Manager, Federal Contributions and Relations

  • Full Time
  • Iqaluit

Government of Nunavut



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/ / Manager, Federal Contributions and Relations Community: IqaluitReference number: 14-507963Type of employment: Type of Employment 2: Term until March 31st, 2028. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit onlyUnion Status: Salary: $117,746 to $133,647 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance: $16,008 per yearClosing Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 – 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.


Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the Manager, Federal Contributions and Relations (Manager) develops, negotiates, implements, and manages agreements between the Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Federal Government and third parties which include other GN departments, Crown Corporations and Municipalities related to investments in transformative public infrastructure in Nunavut.

The Manager advises on contract negotiations and documentation, and complete internal/external reporting requirements. This position provides objective analysis, support and advice to capital planning decision makers in various GN departments for federal funding programs.

These strategic infrastructure projects will result in improved intercommunity mobility, socio-economic opportunities and more resilient infrastructure across the Territory.

The Manager works with staff across the Department of Community and Government Services, as well as staff from other departments and Crown Corporations to coordinate and obtain input in developing applications for federal funding and undertake associated planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and other financial requirements. The Manager will often present the results of their work to Senior Managers and the Deputy Minister oversight committees.

The Manager manages the human and financial resources of the Federal Contributions and Relations Unit and works independently with minimal supervision.



The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized relevant degree, along with five (5) years of financial management experience, including contracts and financial analysis. One (1) year of progressive supervisory or management experience is required.

A CPA designation will be considered an asset.

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 two or more 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.



An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

  • 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 Hiring 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 considered. 
  • 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 sector check. 
  • Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of 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 application. 

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