Manager Facility Planning

Title: Manager, Facility Planning Department: Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut Community: Iqaluit Requisition Number: 706 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $145,539 to $165,156 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: May 29, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Reporting to the Director, Capital Projects, the Manager, Facility Planning supervises a staff of five professionals. The position manages the provision of facility planning support to all Government of Nunavut departments, boards and agencies; community governments; and non-governmental organizations (the clients) throughout the GN. In addition, the position provides facility planning and design advice and support to regional Project Management staff. Facility Planning leads the planning of capital projects and the development of project business cases to substantiate project approval by providing feasibility and planning studies, and design briefs to describe the character, size and location of northern buildings to ensure that new facilities meet clients' operational needs, and reflect cultural values, at the lowest possible life cycle cost and ensures that building infrastructure solutions are developed that are consistent with the goals, priorities, and vision of the GN. The position also provides consultative advice that can affect the methods, costs, and effectiveness of delivering programs and services. This position analyzes the multi-dimensional aspects of programs and facilities to address technical, functional, operational, spatial, environmental, and fiscal issues. The key responsibilities of the position include the following: * Managing project planning services to clients in accordance with legislated building codes and standards, and Government of Nunavut policies. * Ensuring the capital program, and projects making up that program, are feasible with respect to costing and scheduling. * Ensuring that projects are properly defined and planned before proceeding with design. * Preparing terms of reference and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Planning Studies. * Developing project Business Cases that substantiate the funding for design and construction phases. * Developing and keeping current a format for project design briefs, Capital project substantiations and Business Case submissions. * Creating and managing a work plan and project brief development schedule for facility planners. * Developing and maintaining a plan and teams, in conjunction with the Technical Support group, for project reviews at various points of the design development on all capital projects. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a degree from a recognized institution in architecture or related field. • Five (5) years related work experience •Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered 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. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. * The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. * Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. * Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. * Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. * Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. * The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut (TIN) develops and maintains critical systems that connect Nunavut's communities and support government operations. Given Nunavut’s vast and remote geography, TIN provides essential transportation, infrastructure, Information Technology (IT), fuel and procurement. Its Petroleum Products Division manages fuel resupply, delivery, infrastructure, and billing to ensure reliable access across Nunavut. TIN also plans, constructs, and maintains public infrastructure, such as roads, airports, and government buildings. Key transportation services include air and marine access, vital for travel, goods movement, and community resupply. TIN also oversees IT services to ensure secure and efficient digital connectivity for government operations and procurement. By strengthening Nunavut’s infrastructure, TIN improves connectivity, public services, and economic resilience across the territory.