Director, Employee Relations and Job Evaluation

Government of Nunavut

Director, Employee Relations, Job Evaluation and Return to Work

About Nunavut

Founded in 1999 and rooted in millennia of Inuit history and culture, the Government of Nunavut (GN) is shaping a strong future through investments in education, healthcare, culture, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic growth. Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Top Employer for Young People and Recent Graduates, Nunavut is home to one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in the country. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a defined benefit pension, relocation support, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

About the opportunity

The Director, Employee Relations, Job Evaluation and Return to Work, should be well-versed in human resources and financial administration management. A deep understanding of laws relevant to arbitrators, mediators, labor, policy formulation, and return-to-work programs is essential. The candidate should be capable of analyzing national trends and economic factors for collective bargaining and labor compensation structures. Additionally, they must have expertise in program development, implementation, evaluation, and policy development.

The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills to lead, influence, facilitate, and reach consensus with teams. The candidate will employ innovative problem-solving approaches, including quantitative and analytical reasoning, and have the capability to analyze and evaluate problems, proposals, and submissions. Organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of information are essential, as is the ability to lead effectively in a cross-cultural environment.