Energize your career in the Arctic!
Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic! Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut.
Working in Nunavut
Nunavut is Canada’s newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well. If the thought of dog sledding, snowmobiling, kayaking, ice fishing, or exploring a rich culture filled with distinct artwork and music sounds enticing, Nunavut is the place for you.
Qulliq Energy Corporation
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities.
Manager, Corporate Planning (QEC-22-035)
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Based out of Iqaluit, Nunavut and reporting to the Director of Corporate Affairs. The Manager, Corporate Planning is responsible for supporting senior management and the executive office in corporate planning initiatives, including leading the development, coordination, and management of the Corporation’s policies and procedures. The position is also responsible for researching public policy as it relates to territorial energy requirements, public opinion tracking and engagement, corporate ethical issues, corporate governance policies, and the evaluation and revision of existing policies and programs to ensure alignment with the Corporation’s mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with management and staff to develop, evaluate, and/or revise existing programs and policies to ensure alignment with corporate priorities and government mandates.
- Evaluates and provides recommendations for proposed programs and policies, and advises of potential political, legal, social, economic, and financial impacts.
- Collaborates with the Manager, Corporate Communications in the development of communications materials intended to inform stakeholders of QEC programs and policies.
- Coordinates with staff in the preparation of Ministerial briefing materials, correspondence, and speaking notes.
- Coordinates with staff in the preparation of official submissions to Senior Management, the Board of Directors, Executive Council, Legislative Assembly, Standing Committees, Financial Manage Board, etc.
- Manages timely responses to Access to Information and Privacy Protection (ATIPP) requests and participates in the GN’s inter-departmental ATIPP committee.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or related discipline.
- Five years of experience in program development, public relations, and/or policy development.
- Two years of experience in the supervision and development of staff.
Assets:
- Regulatory experience is an asset.
- Project management experience is an asset.
- Experience working in a utility environment is an asset
- Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language and culture.
- The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French.
We offer a competitive starting salary range of $99,684.00 to $117,312.00, a northern living allowance of $16,008 per annum, a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension program and subsidized staff housing. This position is not included in the Nunavut Employees Union.
To apply send your application by email to careers@qec.nu.ca or by mail to Human Resources, Qulliq Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 420, Baker Lake, NU X0C 0A0
Apply in writing, by October 14, 2022.
Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.
We thank all applicants for the interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.