District Comptroller

• Experience life in Canada's north and make a difference every day
• Be rewarded with a competitive benefits package and annual salary ranging from $134,619 to $152,798 with a Northern Allowance of $22,622/yr! 
• Take on a challenging and rewarding role as a District Comptroller

About the Organization 

The Nunavut Housing Corporation 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, (www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca) which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.  

About the Opportunity

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is looking for a full-time District Comptroller based in Arviat, Nunavut.

Reporting to the District Director, you will play a crucial financial and administrative leadership role. Your dual responsibilities include supporting the financial operations of the District Office and overseeing the financial affairs of the Local Housing Organizations (LHOs). By managing the District Office's finances and human resources, you contribute significantly to our strategic financial planning and operational efficiency, ensuring our assets are judiciously managed and our financial reporting meets the highest standards of efficacy and compliance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing financial, administrative, and human resources operations for the District Office
• Providing financial oversight, monitoring, and support to Local Housing Organizations (LHOs)
• Developing and negotiating budgets to secure required financial resources
• Collaborating with executive management to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and policies
• Ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and legislative requirements
• Preparing and delivering accurate financial reports to District and Directorate Offices
• Monitoring and evaluating financial performance and identifying areas for improvement
• Managing and safeguarding District Office assets in a fiduciary capacity
• Supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making processes
• Advising on financial policies, procedures, and best practices
• Supervising and guiding administrative and accounting staff
• Assisting LHOs with financial management, reporting, and accountability processes

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 should possess a CPA designation coupled with a minimum of five years in business or accounting and two years in a supervisory capacity within an administrative or accounting context. 

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working in a northern or cross-cultural environment
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages (Inuktut, English, or French)
• Familiarity with public sector financial management practices
• Experience supporting or working with community-based organizations
• Understanding of housing programs or social services delivery

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with sound judgment and attention to detail. You will be highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and communities.

This is a dynamic leadership role suited to a strategic and culturally aware finance professional who is committed to supporting community development and delivering impactful financial stewardship in a unique northern environment.

We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. An eligibility list may be created to fill similar current and future vacancies across the Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

About the Benefits

The successful incumbent will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $134,619 to $152,798, based on skills and experience.

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

• A Northern Allowance of $22,622/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!