Annual Reports 2023-24
Juanie PudlukJuanie is the President of NCC investment Group Inc and has over 15 years of experience in Nunavut working with infrastructure, engineering, and project management.
Juanie is a licensed Professional Engineer with a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a passion for building and managing systems that drive real-world progress.
Throughout his career, Juanie has led complex, high-impact projects from initial concept through to successful completion—delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also human-centered. Each project has deepened his understanding of Nunavut’s infrastructure landscape and challenges.
Juanie brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and technical expertise to every challenge. His leadership style is grounded in integrity, critical thinking, and a deep respect for the teams I work with—whether in the field or in the boardroom. he believes that great engineering and project execution hinge on strong relationships and is proud to have built a track record of collaboration, trust, and excellence across a set of diverse stakeholders.
Lisa MacDonaldLisa has been working and living in the North for over 38 years. Lisa has formal training in travel consulting, assisting organizations with their staff travel needs. Prior to joining NCC, Lisa served as the Office Manager at Narwhal Plumbing and Heating Ltd. in Iqaluit for 10 years. Lisa joined the NCC Development team as Office Manager in May 2012. As Office Manager, Lisa is responsible for ensuring that the various important administrative matters for NCC’s construction operations are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Lisa takes the lead on many critical activities including customer invoicing, vendor payments, overseeing staff timesheets, staff travel and accommodations, other employee matters, and permit and other municipal applications. Lisa is also an active member of the Iqaluit community, volunteering on the boards of many local organizations such the Iqaluit Royal Purple Elks and Joamie Afterschool Program, and previously volunteered for other organizations.
Mike McPhersonOriginally from Nova Scotia, Mike has resided in Nunavut since 2006. Mike initially moved to Kinngait, and then transferred to Iqaluit. Mike has held both management and senior management positions at the Nunavut Housing Corporation since relocating to Nunavut, where he has acquired extensive experience and knowledge of property management. Mike joined NCC as Director of Properties in April 2022. As Director of Properties, Mike is responsible for overseeing NCC’s large portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the territory and is the lead on property management matters. Mike is also heavily involved in assessing potential property acquisitions, dispositions and developments.
Mike is a dedicated volunteer with youth hockey in Nunavut and was a past President of Iqaluit Minor Hockey, past President of Hockey Nunavut, and past Vice President of Hockey North. Mike and his wife Angela have a daughter named Ryleigh.
Lena AkavakLena Akavak joined NCC Investment Group as Corporate Services Coordinator in May 2022. Lena helps to manage our training, development and apprenticeship programs, as well as other Human Resources matters, in conjunction with the Corporate Services Manager.
Prior to joining NCC, Lena worked for the Federal Government since 2016. She also previously held positions in the Government of Nunavut and the City of Iqaluit in the Human Resources department. In her spare time, Lena enjoys being outdoors, camping, and riding her snow machine with her family in the winter/spring months and boating in the summer. She was a competitive volleyball player and has participated in tournaments in several communities. Lena is passionate both personally and professionally about speaking, reading, and writing Inuktitut. Lena currently lives in Iqaluit with her family.
Sarah KorgakSarah was born and raised in Iqaluit and has also lived in Grise Fiord. During her time in Grise Fiord, she worked with the Hamlet of Grise Fiord, the Grise Fiord Housing Association, Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the Hunters and Trappers Association. While in Iqaluit, she worked at the Qikiqtani General Hospital for 8 years with Diagnostic Imaging. Sarah joined NCC Investment Group as Finance and Administration Clerk in May 2022 to help manage our increasing work volumes.
Sarah has 2 older daughters and 1 adopted infant daughter. When Sarah is not working, she enjoys baking and cooking for large family gatherings, reading books, going out on the Land during summer for clam digging and berry picking in the fall.
Naomi GrandahlNaomi started working in property management in 1989 in Alberta and was given the opportunity to move to Iqaluit in 1998. Naomi joined the NCC team in 2004 as the Property Manager for the Inuksugait Plaza complex. Today, Naomi oversees the day-to-day operations and leasing administration for the entire NCC Properties Limited portfolio comprised of residential, commercial and warehouse space. Naomi strives to provide a high level of service to NCC’s tenants and assists in meeting the company’s corporate objectives. In her down time, she enjoys doing volunteer work, camping, boating and fishing.
Barb HemingBarb holds the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and has practiced as a safety professional in several jurisdictions across Canada including Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. She has worked in a variety of industries including residential and commercial construction, oil and gas, retail, agriculture and municipal and territorial government. After arriving in Nunavut with her family in 2017, she worked in a regulatory capacity before re-joining the private sector in Iqaluit in a safety leadership role. Barb took on the role of Health and Safety Officer for NCC Investment Group Inc. and Qikiqtaaluk Corporation in 2021.
Barb is passionate about Occupational Health and Safety and believes that by working together and implementing solid safety strategies, we can collectively reduce workplace injuries and incidents and ensure that every worker makes it home to their families at the end of each shift.
Gordon CampbellGord moved to Iqaluit in September 2009 and joined NCC Development, where he worked as a carpenter for 4 years. He then became NCC Development’s Superintendent for various smaller-scale jobs and maintenance projects throughout Iqaluit. As Superintendent, Gord is responsible for coordinating and managing multiple jobs concurrently and plays an instrumental role in ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget.
David KakuktinniqDavid Kakuktinniq is the President and CEO of Sakku Investments Corporation, the Inuit birthright organization of the Kivalliq Inuit Association. David, who grew up in Rankin Inlet, came to Sakku with a wealth of experience from the Private Sector, Inuit Organizations and Government along with a series of board appointments that span over 28 years of direct work and professional experience. Mr. Kakuktinniq has been an important member of Sakku since September 2012, first serving as the Director of Operations (2012-2015), then as Vice President (2015-2016). David was promoted to President and CEO in March 2016.
Olayuk AkesukOriginally from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Olayuk Akesuk is the President of Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA). Akesuk was the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the electoral district of South Baffin from 1999 to 2008, having won the seat in the 1999 Nunavut election. He served as the minister of the environment, the minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board, and the minister responsible for Nunavut housing.
Mary Hanson-AkavakMary Hanson-Akavak was born and raised in Frobisher Bay, NWT (now Iqaluit, Nunavut). Mary has been a notable and outstanding employee with NCC since 1998.
Mary started her career with the Government of the Northwest Territories in Iqaluit, within the Department of Health and Social Services as a Receptionist/Senior Secretary/Account Payable Clerk. From there, her husband and family transferred to Yellowknife, NWT from 1994-1997 where Mary worked for the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. She then took on a position with the Finance Department as a Finance Officer Trainee for a two-year term with the Indian/Inuit Recruitment Development Canada Program.
Returning back to Iqaluit in 1997, Mary worked for Qikiqtaaluk Corporation to assist the start-up of the Remediation of the Resolution Island Cleanup Project on a 6-month term in 1998 as the Recruitment & Procurement Officer. After her term ended with Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, she went to work for Nunavut Construction Corporation, now known as NCC Investment Group Inc., on October 05, 1998.
Mary’s career with NCC started off with her working as the Accounts Payable Clerk. She was promoted to Finance Officer and then Finance Manager, a position which she still holds today.
Mary is happily married to her husband Jimmy, a retired Sargent with the RCMP. Together they have 3 adult daughters and one granddaughter. With hard work and determination, Mary’s goal is to work for the betterment of all Nunavummiut and for the future generations.
Mary loves to spend time at her cabin and enjoys fishing & hunting.
Harry FlahertyHarry has served as Qikiqtaaluk Corporation’s President and CEO since 2009. Harry is the recipient of many awards and accolades acknowledging his contributions to Nunavut and its people. Most recently, Harry was awarded the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award as the First Indigenous Inuit to receive this award in its 20-year history. He is one of only six CEOs in Canada to be named among the world’s best CEOs by CEO Today magazine.
David OmilgoitokDavid is originally from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut and has served as the President and CEO of Kitikmeot Corporation (KC), the business development arm of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, since 2012. David was formerly Chair of the Board for Qulliq Energy Corporation, and prior to that, he spent many years in government positions, including Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
