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Operations Manager

Verna Strickland

Verna Strickland is a Nunavut-based operations and administration professional with over 20 years experience across government, education, and Inuit organizations, including Nunavut Arctic College and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. She brings strong expertise in operations management, human resources, finance administration, and governance support within complex, policy-driven environments.

In her recent roles, Verna has led full-cycle recruitment processes, supported organizational compliance, and managed financial operations such as budgeting, reconciliations, and reporting. She has also held senior HR leadership positions, contributing to workforce planning, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness while supporting executive leadership and board-level functions. Verna combines deep local knowledge of Rankin Inlet with fluency in Inuktitut and English. She is committed to Inuit-led development and brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to her role as Operations Manager at Nukik Corporation.