Director of Employee Relations and Job Evaluation - Government of Nunavut in CANADA

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Recent Graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation support and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations, the Director, Employee Relations will develop and communicate rules governing the employment relationship between the GN and its employees. They are responsible for providing strategic leadership in all facets of the collective bargaining process, including acting as the chief negotiator. The Director offers expert advice and support on human resource policies, directives, and legislation to all Government of Nunavut (GN) departments, boards, and agencies. They will also be responsible for conducting research, planning, developing and implementing policies and directives pertaining to compensation programs

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Key Responsibiliti

• esStrategically plan, develop, and deliver programs to foster harmonious employee/employer relations across the G
• N.Develop legislation, policies, and programs that align with Inuit Societal Values and operational needs in a fiscally responsible manne
• r.Direct collective bargaining activities, including providing a chief negotiator and preparing strategic plans for successful negotiation
• s.Provide guidance and facilitate conflict resolution and mediation in the workplac
• e.Advise senior officials on complex employee/employer issues and legislative amendment
• s.Develop communication procedures and deliver training on employee/employer relations to promote a respectful workplac
• e.Conduct research, develop policies, and oversee the administration of GN’s Return-to-work progra
• m.Direct, monitor, and evaluate the job evaluation system for the G
• N.Develop the compensation philosophy and total compensation package for the G
• N.Control financial and personnel resources to ensure effective mandate executio
• n.Evaluate staff performance, develop training plans, and set priorities to enhance professional capacit
• y.Provide secretariat support for the Joint Consultation Committee with the Nunavut Employees Unio
• n.Participate in the department's Senior Management Committee and represent the department on other assigned committee
• s.Engage with union executives to negotiate collective bargaining matters and consult on policy and legislation amendment
• s.Handle media relations and prepare communications on bargaining and employee relations matter
• s.Work with communication officials to ensure clear internal and external communication on employee/employer issue

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Candidate Prof

ileThe Director, Employee Relations should be well-versed in human resources and financial administration management, with 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 developme

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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 environm

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Qualifica

• tionsAn undergraduate degree from a recognized Canadian university in labour law, industrial relations, business administration or related f
• ield;Seven years of progressive managerial experience in a related human resource field; with preference given to employee and labour relations concentra
• tion.Experience in collective bargaining and administration of collective agreements, policies and legislation is requ
• ired;The ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages is an a

sset.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed

above.
This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is re

quired.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered

assets.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please submit your application to Phelps by clicking: https://bit.ly

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  The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiri
• ng Policy.Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be c
• onsidered.Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sec
• tor check.Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages o
• f Nunavut.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be
• contacted.The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their a