Senior Financial Analyst

Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Department: Health 
Community: Iqaluit  
Requisition Number: 985 
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $116,540 to $132,265 per year,37.5hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 9, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager, Budget and Financial Analysis, The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial analysis support to all Divisions and Regional Offices for the Department of Health. The position provides a functional role during fiscal year with respect to planning, forecasting, and coordinating the budget and financial administration of the Departments budget in conjunction with the Manager, Budgets and Financial Analysis and ensures that revenues and expenditures are accurately reflected in the general ledger. In addition, the position recommends changes to reconciliation procedures, monitors internal control systems and procedures to ensure integrity of transactions. The position plays a key role in assuring that financial processing meets requirements as stipulated in the FAM and is responsible for the integrity of payroll coding as stipulated in departmental budget. The position is responsible for providing independent financial reviews, preparing financial reporting and objective analyses including support and advice for the Department of Health while monitoring compliance with Department's Mandate and Business Plan.

The primary responsibilities of this position includes the following:

• Assists with historical data gathering and preparing analyses needed for the development of the O&M and Capital budgets;
• Provides advice and support with respect to budget development; and collecting information throughout the fiscal year for any possible improvements in the future budgetary process.
• Completes analyses and prepare status reports;
• Assists in the reconciliation of Vote 04/05 expenditures;
• Researches and provides background information for FMB & and Cabinet submissions for presenting merits of benefits vis-a-vis the costs of not pursuing the proposed course of action, identification of any tangible return on investment(s), efficiencies, economies and effectiveness; and
• Provides advice and support with respect to implementation of financial proposals & plans.
• Ensures the requirements of the FAA, Financial Administration Directives, GN & Departmental regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, NNI, NLCA, and other applicable Legislation are being abided by through diligent and comprehensive review of accounting transactions;
• Ensures the financial systems are operating efficiently;
• Verifies general ledger correcting and adjusting entries and approves prior to forwarding, for input into the government accounting system in a timely manner;

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or substantial completion towards a professional Accounting Designation (CPA); and

• Two (2) years related experience in accounting, finance or business administration.

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.