Posted 14 days ago
Director of Administration
@ Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Overview
Qikiqtani Inuit Association is hiring a Director of Administration in Iqaluit, NU, an indeterminate role reporting to the Assistant Executive Director. The director leads core operational and administrative functions, including governance, security, records, logistics, IT, reception and community liaison. The salary is $186,368 to $223,539 per year plus a $28,925 Northern Allowance, with no housing provided.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational and administrative oversight for QIA
- Lead governance, security, leasing and records management
- Oversee logistics, inventory, IT services and reception
- Lead community liaison and general office administration
- Facilitate meetings and presentations to senior management
Requirements summary:
- Five years of progressive management experience including staff performance management
- Experience in office administration or office management
- Strong verbal communication in English and Inuktitut
- College diploma in Business Administration, Governance or related field
- Project Management certification is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Administrative |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, Inuktitut |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Governance |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Qikiqtani Inuit Association
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Position: Director of Administration
Tenure: Indeterminate
Location: Iqaluit, NU
Open to: Nunavut Inuit Enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking a highly collaborative, motivated individual with excellent organization and leadership skills to fulfill the Director of Administration role.
The Director of Administration provides critical operational, logistical and administrative oversight for the organization and provides administrative support that results in efficient and effective service delivery for all of QIA by directing several core function areas.
Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director, within the Department of Executive Management, the Director provides strong leadership in the areas of Board of Directors Governance, Security, Leasing & Records Management, Logistics, Office Supplies & Inventory, IT Services, Reception, Community Liaison Administration and general Office Administration. This role provides direction, leadership and guidance to ensures integral core services are available, efficient and effective.
This role requires an incumbent with highly developed organization skills, attention to detail, problem-solving skills with strong verbal communication skills in both English and Inuktitut. Familiarity with Board Governance and Administrative best practices is needed to succeed in this role. Experience working in office administration or office management is required. Experience facilitating meetings or giving presentations to Senior Management is also required. This position requires someone who has the ability to remain calm under pressure. Applicants must demonstrate 5 years of progressive management experience, including performance management of staff.
This position generally requires a college Diploma in Business Administration, Governance or related field. Project Management certification is an asset. A combination of relevant education and experience may also be deemed an acceptable equivalency. An acceptable Criminal Record Check and clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The salary range for this position is $186,368 to $223,539 per annum, plus a Northern Allowance of $28,925 per annum.
Housing is not provided.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications can be delivered by fax, email, in person, or mail to:
Human Resources Email: [email protected]
Qikiqtani Inuit Association Tel: (867) 975-8400
200-922 Sivumigiaq Street Fax: (867) 979-3238
Igluvut building, 2nd floor Visit: Tuttarvik.qia.ca
Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0
CLOSING DATE: November 13, 2026, by 5pm EST
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