Quality and Risk Lead

Title: Quality and Risk Lead
Department: Health 
Community: Iqaluit or eligible for remote work in Canada
Requisition Number: 848
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (if the hire chooses remote it will be a 3 year Term)
Salary range: $108,741 to $123,413 per year, 37.5 hours/week (If successful appointee is a non-GN employee and chooses Remote Work, it will be offered at $108,741)
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year for successful hire in Iqaluit
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: August 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada.

In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Remote Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised in the home community or is eligible for remote work.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Continuous Quality Improvement, the Quality and Risk Lead (Lead) is accountable for the implementation and advancement of a comprehensive quality and risk management program for the Department of Health (Health). The role maintains a future-focused perspective to develop proactive safety and quality programs that promote patient and cultural safety, and system effectiveness through data-informed strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and alignment with Accreditation Canada standards. This Lead uses available data, evidence, and best practices to make recommendations for healthcare systems changes in ways that are grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and support the strategic priorities of the Government of Nunavut. This position is designated as a remote work position and may be located outside of Iqaluit. Although the position operates remotely, the role requires periodic travel to Nunavut communities and regional facilities to support on-site reviews, incident analysis, accreditation activities, education, and relationship-building.

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of a territorial Continuous Quality Improvement program grounded in IQ principles and evidence-informed methodologies such as LEAN, A3, Plan-Do-Study-Act, and Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to improve processes and outcome.
• Leading and coordinating clinical incident reviews using a system-based and culturally respectful approach.
• Providing support and leadership to Health staff in accreditation readiness which includes planning, implementing, and monitoring of Accreditation standards, Required Practices and quality expectations across health centres.
• Identifying policy guideline gaps related to quality, safety, and risk, and support the development or revision of evidence-based and culturally informed policies.
• Analyzing and monitoring clinical and operational data, including utilization trends, safety events, and key performance indicators, to inform decision making.
• Building collaborative relationships with staff, communities, Inuit Partners, referral centres, federal and territorial partners, and quality-focused network.
• Supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of territorial portfolios in collaboration with jurisdictional and federal partners (e.g., Choosing Wisely Canada).

   The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a recognized:

• Undergraduate degree in a Health-related field.
• One (1) year Quality and/or Risk Management experience in a health services environment.
• Willingness and ability to complete training courses such as the Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment (offered by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada) 
• Master’s degree is considered as an asset.
• Currently enrolled in or having completed a Health-related Quality Improvement and/or Risk Management program from a Canadian educational centre is also an asset.
• Registered Nurse designation or other health professional registration is an asset.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

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. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. 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.