Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services

• Experience life in Canada's north and make a difference every day!
• Be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $134,655 to $192,364 and a Northern Allowance of $16,008 per year!
• Take on a challenging and rewarding role as the Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services!

About the Organization 

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut that serves the housing needs of one of the fastest-growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, coordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

To learn more, please visit: nunavuthousing.ca

About the Opportunity

NHC is excited to offer a full-time Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services role within our committed team based in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Reporting to the President & CEO, you will play a crucial leadership role in the development and coordination of corporate finances, corporate policy, strategic planning and communications, information technology systems, human resource functions and procedures, and long-term planning in support of the NHC's vision, mission, mandate, goals, and objectives.

Your responsibilities will also include the supervision of staff, research, strategic economic and financial planning for the Corporation, and acting as the Secretariat to the Corporation. You will ensure the fiscal and monetary well-being of the Corporation, impacting all the Corporation’s Divisions, three Districts (Kivalliq, Kitikmeot, Qikiqtaaluk), 25 Local Housing Organizations (LHOs), and various contract and individual Corporation clients and vendors. Additionally, you will provide functional guidance, oversight, and support for approximately 337 staff employed with the LHOs in the areas of Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and coordinating corporate finances and policies
• Overseeing strategic planning and communications
• Managing information technology systems and human resource functions
• Conducting long-term planning in support of NHC’s vision and goals
• Supervising staff and overseeing research and strategic economic planning
• Acting as the Secretariat to the Corporation
• Ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and legislative requirements

This role offers the unique chance to impact the financial stewardship and operational success of Nunavut's housing strategies, all while experiencing the rich cultural and natural landscapes of Canada’s North.

About You

To qualify, you will need a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CGA, CA, CMA, etc.) and professional training in related fields such as Management and Financial Accounting. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in a financial and management environment will also be essential.

Moreover, you must be well-versed in Generally-Accepted Accounting and Generally-Accepted Auditing Principles.

As our ideal candidate, you will possess superior leadership, interpersonal, and time management skills that will make you succeed in this role

This is a position that requires a highly skilled and dedicated individual who can manage complex financial operations and strategic planning while ensuring adherence to high standards of accounting and compliance. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on Nunavut's housing strategies and contribute to the well-being of its communities, then this is the role for you.

Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages — Inuktut, English, and French — is highly desirable. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also valued assets 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.

About the Benefits

The successful incumbent will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $134,655 to $192,364, based on skills and experience.

You will also receive a great range of employee benefits, including:

• A Northern Allowance of $16,008/yr
• Enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan
• Continuous Service Bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• Subsidized Housing 
• Relocation Assistance

The NHC is committed to creating a more representative workforce so that they can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

If you are looking for a role where no day is the same, and where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, then this is the role for you - APPLY TODAY!  

Open until the position is filled. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.