Jobs at Government of Nunavut

Provides territorial clinical and operational leadership for Nunavut pharmacy services across 25 communities. Oversees regional pharmacies, pharmacy staff, committees, medication policies, formulary management, medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and a $5.1 million operating budget. Serves as Narcotic Control Officer and represents Nunavut at national pharmacy forums while advancing medication system modernization and Indigenous employment priorities.

Leads public education, visitor services, communications, media relations, and promotional programs for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Develops tours, presentations, releases, and multilingual digital content; coordinates media, websites, publications, procurement, contracts, special events, dignitary visits, and public information initiatives. Serves as an official spokesperson and manages programs including audiovisual services, the Pages Program, and the fine arts and crafts collection.

Leads public-sector procurement services, supervises Procurement Officers, coordinates workloads, reviews and approves solicitation and contract documents, determines procurement methods, and manages complex high-value initiatives. Chairs evaluation committees, ensures fair and compliant processes, advises departments on procurement requirements and policies, maintains supplier relationships, and monitors supplier performance. The role requires public-sector procurement experience, supervisory experience, and PMAC/SCMP professional development.

Develops and implements a Government of Nunavut policy framework for Inuit Societal Values and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Conducts cultural and policy research, supports integration of Inuit values into departmental programs and services, collaborates with senior management and government departments, provides administrative support, and mentors advisors. The role requires fluency in Inuktitut, knowledge of Inuit culture and communities, and experience in government work, strategic planning, policy development, program evaluation, research, communications, or related areas.

Provides administrative and staffing support for a regional government staffing unit. Coordinates employment advertisements, receives summer student applications, processes casual staffing actions, administers ePersonality, manages correspondence for active competitions, and supports Regional Staffing Officers. The role requires office administration skills, organizational ability, HR experience, and fluency in Inuinnaqtun or Inuktitut.

Provides clerical and administrative support to the Finance department, including invoice coordination, meeting scheduling, document and minute preparation, file management, correspondence, and office-process coordination. The role requires confidentiality, organization, communication, initiative, customer service, and independent work. A high school diploma and one year of office experience are required. Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks are mandatory.

Supports healthcare professional recruitment and staffing across Nunavut. Coordinates hiring processes, recruitment events, selection committees, staffing requests, outreach materials, event logistics, recruitment reporting, and communications. Collaborates with regional HR teams and external partners while ensuring compliance with government policies and collective agreement requirements. The role also contributes to workforce planning, recruitment strategy improvements, and employer-brand initiatives.

Manages regional fuel storage and distribution operations, including inventory, tank farm infrastructure, pre-resupply inspections, petroleum product discharge, retail sales reconciliation, product quality, petroleum contracts, preventative maintenance, and regulatory and environmental compliance. Supervises fuel operations across communities and ensures facilities, pipelines, dispensing systems, and delivery vehicles meet applicable standards.

Provides administrative, logistical, and documentation support for procurement activities. Prepares and formats RFQs, RFTs, RFPs, bid forms, addenda, and contract documents; maintains procurement files, bid logs, records, data, and reports; supports bid receipt and evaluation documentation; and responds to supplier inquiries while ensuring procurement processes are organized, timely, and compliant with government policies.

Manages major and complex infrastructure projects valued up to $50 million, overseeing planning, budgets, schedules, contracts, tenders, construction, project baselines, stakeholder coordination, and legislative briefing notes. The role applies PMBOK and Government of Nunavut project management standards across the full project lifecycle, including design consultant and contractor administration and coordination with operations and maintenance teams.

Manages government procurement of goods and services across Nunavut. Responsibilities include evaluating requisitions, selecting procurement methods, developing standing offer agreements, negotiating contracts, supervising purchasing staff, advising departments on procurement procedures, delivering training, and monitoring contract follow-up and compliance.

Coordinates the Deputy Minister’s Office, manages schedules, meetings, committee files, commitments, and sensitive enquiries. Conducts research and analysis, develops advice and recommendations, resolves departmental issues, prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations, and tracks decisions and accountabilities. Provides support to executive management, policy, consumer affairs, and local government functions while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Manages Motor Vehicles Information Systems and vehicle registration and driver licensing services across Nunavut. Supervises staff and oversees private and public service agents, policies, procedures, financial planning, revenue accounting, budgets, expenditures, system changes, refunds, accountable assets, client information, and operational documentation. Ensures compliance with the Traffic Safety Act and related legislation while providing administrative and personnel support.

Provides financial analysis and budgeting support for the Department of Health, including budget development, forecasting, expenditure reconciliation, financial reporting, transaction reviews, internal controls, and compliance monitoring. Advises on financial proposals, prepares analyses for government submissions, verifies general ledger adjustments, and supports efficient operation of financial systems. The role requires CPA designation progress or completion and at least two years of related experience.

Supports the research, development, and analysis of health policies and legislation. Drafts Cabinet submissions, reports, directives, legislative proposals, discussion papers, briefing notes, and correspondence. Researches policies across jurisdictions, coordinates statutory appointments, supports departmental working groups, and assists with ATIPP access-to-information requests and compliance activities.

Leads Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuit language programs at Nunavut Arctic College, overseeing curriculum, instructional quality, resource development, staff and contractor supervision, budgets, funded agreements, reporting, and partnerships. The role promotes culturally grounded education, Inuit language revitalization, learner success, and continuous program improvement across Nunavut.

Manages municipal planning services and staff responsible for infrastructure projects, including water treatment, wastewater, solid waste, roads, and related systems. Oversees feasibility studies, functional planning, technical reports, project scoping, business cases, capital planning, and project prioritization. Ensures plans reflect engineering standards, environmental requirements, and Nunavut’s geographic, climatic, and cultural conditions while supporting sustainable development and cost-effective infrastructure delivery.

Maintains security and safety within a correctional facility while providing case management, client support, counseling, referrals, and core programming. Instructs and evaluates clients in work, recreation, and leisure activities; monitors equipment use; provides feedback; and performs post-specific correctional duties. The role requires rotational shift work, criminal and vulnerable sector checks, and compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Provides specialized psychiatric nursing services in a remote community, including mental-health assessments, care-plan development, case management, medication administration and monitoring, crisis intervention, and patient critical-care coordination. Leads front-line clinical services, mentors team members, and serves as a contact for physicians and other healthcare providers. The role may involve working as the sole registered professional in the community and requires culturally appropriate care for individuals with mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders, and suicide risk.

Provides specialized psychiatric nursing services in a remote community, including clinical direction, assessments, care planning, case management, medication administration, monitoring, crisis intervention, and coordination with physicians. Supports individuals with mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders, and suicide risk. Provides team leadership and mentoring while serving as a key professional contact for critical care information.