Deputy public trustee
Government of Nunavut’s Department of Justice based in Iqaluit, NU is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Deputy public trustee. Government of Nunavut’s Department of Justice manages legal affairs and judicial services in the territory. It oversees courts, legal aid, and law enforcement. Positioned as a crucial government department, Justice ensures access to justice, upholds the rule of law, and promotes public safety within Nunavut, contributing to a fair and equitable society. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Justice
Community: Iqaluit
Position: Deputy public trustee
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $109029.00 to $123694.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Shift: 37.5 hours/week
Reference Number: 05-508130
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related field
Experience: Candidates should have three (3) years of experience in Office Management, Legal Secretarial, Paralegal, Estate Administration, or related field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have at least one (1) year of progressive managerial experience
- The candidates should possess experience in accounting and Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
- The candidates should possess Excellent oral and written skills are required for this position
- The candidates should have knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuktut, as well as experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Director, Public Guardian and Trustee and be responsible for the accounting of funds received and disbursed by the Office of Public Trustee, as well as the general administration of estates and trusts
- The candidates should be able to provide all required administrative services and support to the Public Guardian and Trustee
- The candidates should be able to provide critical financial and technical support for the Public Trustee and estates across Nunavut communities, having a direct and palpable impact on the lives of many vulnerable or bereaved persons
- The candidates should be able to manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Public Trustee, including staff supervision, planning, and procurement of office supplies with minimum supervision
- The candidates should be able to lead investigations of the estate of any deceased person, advise and coordinate assets with family members, and intervene in the event there is a dispute among family members
- The candidates should be able to work on monthly bank reconciliation, authorizing disbursements from trust accounts, and supervising the preparation and filing of tax returns of deceased and minors’ trust accounts
- The candidates should be able to assign work, assess performance reviews, develop, and implement training plans to promote staff development, and impose progressive discipline
- The candidates should be able to deal with various stakeholders ranging from the public, government agencies, and a wide variety of financial institutions on routine inquiries
Benefits:
- The candidates will get Northern Allowance $16,008 per year
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!