Department: Transports and Infrastructure Community: Pond Inlet Requisition Number: 858 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $145,139 to $165,156 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $29,149 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: August 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time 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.

Job Summary Reporting to the Regional Director, Infrastructure, the Regional Manager, Projects is responsible for leading the planning, management, and successful delivery of major and technically complex Government of Nunavut (GN) infrastructure projects within the assigned region. This role ensures that projects, typically valued up to $50 million, are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed standards, enabling GN departments, agencies, and communities to meet their service delivery needs. The incumbent provides strategic oversight, applies the GN Project Management Policy (PM Policy) and TIN Project Management Process (PM Process), and leads a team of project management professionals to achieve consistent, high‑quality results.

Through proactive planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, the Regional Manager, Projects safeguards GN investments in infrastructure, optimizes resource use, and ensures that projects contribute to long‑term value through life‑cycle analysis, all while operating in Nunavut’s unique political, cultural, and environmental context.

Responsibilities The Regional Manager, Projects will lead and supervise project management teams, assign workloads, set priorities, and guide the work of contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with GN policies, safety regulations, and technical standards.

Key duties include developing procurement strategies, preparing budgets and reports,



overseeing tendering and contract administration, facilitating training for staff and stakeholders, and promoting lessons learned to improve future project delivery. The position also represents the GN in discussions with other governments, community leadership, and industry associations. This leadership role is critical to ensuring GN infrastructure projects are safe, functional, cost‑effective, and aligned with community needs, supporting the delivery of vital programs and services to Nunavummiut across the region.

Qualifications The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a post‑secondary degree in a relevant discipline supplemented with a qualified project management certification. In addition, a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively challenging project management experience on large commercial and/or institutional buildings and/or civic works, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, is required.

Experience in managing the development and construction of infrastructure projects, including successfully delivering projects of similar magnitude and complexity, is required. Knowledge of the Official Languages of Nunavut (Inuktut, English, and French) is required; fluency in more than one official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are also considered assets.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Job Info - Job Identification 858 - Job Category Program & Project Management - Posting Date 07/20/2026, 08:25 PM - Apply Before 08/07/2026, 03:59 PM - Job Schedule Full time - Locations Pond Inlet, NU, Canada - Shift Work Shift Work Not Required - Regular or Restricted Open to All Applicants

📌 Regional Manager Projects (Pond Inlet)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Pond Inlet