Project Manager - Housing, Technical & Capital Development

• Take on projects for Canada's north and make a difference every day!
• Be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $121,022.00 to $137,300.00 
• Take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Project Manager 

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

Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager to join our team in Iqaluit, Nunavut, or fully remote from within Canada. This is a term role that ends on March 31, 2028.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Management, and Technical Services, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects that meet NHC’s needs from start to finish. Responsibilities include developing a project strategy, coordinating with stakeholders, setting the project’s scope, budget and timeline, leading project teams, managing delivery, handling changes, troubleshooting, and closing projects. This position ensures the successful execution of large and complex projects that often require coordination across regional districts. Projects can vary widely, from large capital initiatives like public and staff housing construction to smaller, more complex projects such as IT support rollouts and interdepartmental initiatives. Additionally, the role offers expert advice and support for other NHC teams on smaller projects as needed. 

Your key responsibilities will also include:

• Supervising the implementation of projects to ensure projects are completed within the required scope, schedule, and budget
• Undertaking independent studies to provide cost estimating, value engineering, design review, and building evaluation on a wide range of capital and O&M projects
• Assisting NHC Districts and other staff by providing professional advice in the development of project plans to establish the scope of the project 
• Providing expert advice and/or guidance related to project management on capital projects
• Providing technical advice to ensure lowest capital cost consistent with best lifecycle cost of facilities

About You

To be considered for this role, you should possess a post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or other related fields, plus three years of project management experience.

Your candidacy will be strengthened by qualifications such as:

• Professional accreditation in project management, engineering, or architecture (asset)
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite or Experience working with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, is essential

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. Willingness to travel as per business needs is required.

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 $121,022.00 to $137,300.00, based on skills and experience.

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

• A Northern Allowance of $16,008/yr (if residing in Iqaluit)
• Enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan
• Continuous Service Bonus
• Health and dental benefits

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 Dec. 24, 2024. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.