Invitation

Position: Invitation for Applications
Location: Outer Nunavut (Iqaluit)

Overview  Invitation for Applications — Chief Electoral Officer of Nunavut. This is a seven-year, full-time statutory appointment. The Chief Electoral Officer is an Independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly. The office-holder is appointed on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, pursuant to the Nunavut Elections Act. The position exercises a range of powers and responsibilities under the Nunavut Elections Act and the Plebiscites Act.

Copies of the statutes are available at:  The Chief Electoral Officer is responsible for the conduct of territorial general elections and by-elections, as well as elections to municipal councils and other bodies. The next territorial general election is scheduled to be held on October 27, 2025.
Responsibilities   The Chief Electoral Officer is responsible for the conduct of territorial general elections and by-elections, as well as elections to municipal councils and other bodies.
Ensure compliance with the Nunavut Elections Act and the Plebiscites Act.
Provide leadership and strategic direction for Elections Nunavut, including management of complex administrative operations and reporting to the Legislative Assembly.
Draft comprehensive annual reports to the Legislative Assembly.
Qualifications and Competencies   Experienced senior manager with proven professional success in managing complex administrative operations.
Knowledge of electoral administration and legislation is essential.
High degree of attention to detail; ability to interpret, administer and explain complex statutes and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with the general public, stakeholder groups, and the news media.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to draft comprehensive annual reports to the Legislative Assembly.
Understanding of Inuit societal values, language and culture is an asset.
Position Details

Location:

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Nunavut) — Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
Position Profile available from the Office of the Legislative Assembly and at  Annual reports and other publications are available at
Salary range: $ to $ per annum.
Relocation assistance provided if the successful candidate is not a resident of Rankin Inlet at appointment; subsidized staff housing is available.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Position of Trust; satisfactory Criminal Record Check required.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact information
Secretary to the Management and Services Board
Office of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1200, Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0
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