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Jimi Onalik

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President at Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency/ Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord
📍 Canada

Jimi Onalik is the President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), where he focuses on fostering sustainable economies in Canadas territories. With extensive experience as a Deputy Minister for the Government of Nunavut and a background in Nunavut Political History, he is a dedicated Northern advocate with deep roots in the aviation and logistics sectors.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Canada
Personality Overview

How Jimi shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused
Story Driven

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Jimi cares about

Arctic Economic Development
As President of CanNor, his primary mandate is to support sustainable economic growth, diversification, and prosperity across Canada's three northern territories.
Indigenous Partnerships
He is passionate about Indigenous groups being in the "driver's seat" for economic and environmental decisions and advancing reconciliation in the North.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
President
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency/ Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord
1-2022 - 11-2023
Deputy Minister, Dept of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Government of Nunavut
11-2020 - 1-2022
Deputy Minister, Economic Development & Transportation
Government of Nunavut
4-2019 - 11-2020
Associate Deputy Minister, Economic Development & Transportation
Government of Nunavut
7-2015 - 5-2016
Manager, Operations
M&T Enterprises
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2000
Commercial Multi-IFR
Harv's Air Services
1993 - 1994
Nunavut Political History
Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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