Nunavut Government Looking for Senior Accountant at Baker Lake, NU Full Time

Energize your career in the Arctic!

Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic! Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut.

Working in Nunavut

Nunavut is Canada’s newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well. If the thought of dog sledding, snowmobiling, kayaking, ice fishing, or exploring a rich culture filled with distinct artwork and music sounds enticing, Nunavut is the place for you.

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities.

Senior Accountant (QEC-22-040)

Baker Lake, Nunavut

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will assist the Controller in the full cycle accounting, analysis and support. In this role, the incumbent will also assist in the timely and accurate preparation of the financial statements and all other financial and regulatory reporting activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and manage general ledger accounts and account reconciliations on a timely manner.
• Responsible for fixed assets and amortization.
• Assist the Controller with internal and external reporting, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, financial analysis, and decision support information.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of adjusting accounting entries for audit working papers.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide support and backup to Finance staff as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce with a major in Accounting.
• Completion, or near completion of an accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CGA) is required.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a business environment in the accounting field.
• Experience in the supervision and development of staff.

Assets:

• Experience working in Northern Canada is an asset.
• Experience in a utility environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language and culture.
• The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French.

A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered.

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $99,684 to $117,312 and a northern living allowance of $24,281 per year. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. In addition, subsidized staff housing is available for this position. This position is not included in the Nunavut Employee’s Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

To apply, send your application by email to: careers@qec.nu.ca.

Apply in writing by December 9, 2022.

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.