Nunavut, Government of

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Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
The Government of Nunavut is a provider of provincial government services to over 35,000 residents.

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Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Nunavut, Government of was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

  • Government of Nunavut manages the Amaaqtaarniq Education Program to help remove barriers to post-secondary education for eligible Inuit employees -- through the initiative, the organization sponsors long-term post-secondary education leave to help individuals qualify for hard-to-fill jobs or professions
  • Government of Nunavut's Hivuliqtikhanut Leadership Development Program is strongly rooted in Inuit societal values and focuses on the development of behavioural and technical competencies of emerging leaders, supervisors, and senior managers through three 18- to 21-day modular series
  • Government of Nunavut created the Sivuliqtiksat Internship Program to increase representation of high-potential Inuit employees in management positions -- internships range from one to three years and are supported by a designated trainer, a customized learning plan, and individual training courses, as well as up to $25,000 for training costs per year
Government of Nunavut employees celebrate their master's program graduation  

    Highlights

    Industry Territorial governments
    Major Canadian locations Igloolik NU, Iqaluit NU, Cambridge Bay NU, Rankin Inlet NU
    Full-time employees in Canada 3,562
    Student opportunities summer jobs, paid internships
    In-house training programs orientation program, online training, in-house career planning services, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
    Unique training and development opportunities career broadening program to provide on-the-job experience for Inuit employees, mentorship program to support professional and personal growth, Hivuliqtikhanut Leadership Development Program for emerging leaders (three 18- to 21-day modular series and mentorship from a previous program participant, participants who successfully complete the program receive accreditation in the form of advanced standing in Nunavut Arctic College’s Management Studies program and in select undergraduate and graduate programs at Dalhousie University), professional language training sessions for all official languages (Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English, and French), learning and development courses with subject matter specialists (covers topics such as computer literacy, financial management, supervisory skills, and human resources management), Financial Internship Program (features on-the-job training, mentoring, access to academic courses and other learning experiences)
    Additional highlights summer student employment equity program for secondary and post-secondary Nunavummiut students
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3.3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

    Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

    By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why Nunavut, Government of was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

    • Government of Nunavut strives to increase the representation of Inuit employees in government and provides expanded training opportunities to help prepare Inuit employees to assume new roles, including the Sivuliqtiksat internship program to prepare for management and specialist roles and the Amaaqtaarniq education program to remove barriers to post-secondary education (sponsors long-term post-secondary education leave to enable eligible Inuit employees to acquire the necessary education or certification for hard-to-fill positions)
    • Government of Nunavut organizes Cultural Immersion Days to provide opportunities for all departments and public bodies to develop greater knowledge of Inuit societal values and languages to help employees better understand the needs of the public they serve -- additionally, employees have the opportunity to be paired with an Inuit mentor through the government's mentoring program
    Government of Nunavut employees attend an Inuit cultural workshop  
      The team I work with always encourages me to work hard, and they have helped me move forward in my career. I am thankful that the [Government of Nunavut] is welcoming and always giving us new opportunities to learn and advance in our field of expertise. Elaine Kanayuk, senior finance clerk, Department of Human Resources

      Highlights

      Industry Territorial governments
      Major Canadian locations Igloolik NU, Iqaluit NU, Cambridge Bay NU, Rankin Inlet NU
      Full-time employees in Canada 3,562
      Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies each department/corporation is required to have Inuit employment plans, employees can contact the ethics officer (who is not a member of the public service) for advice if they feel that internal processes have not addressed their concerns or in the event of an act of reprisal
      Recruitment initiatives financial internship program (aims to help Nunavut Inuit to develop knowledge and skills to succeed through mentorship, access to academic courses, mentoring, and a detailed learning plan, successful interns can join the Department of Finance following the completion of their internship)
      Retention and development programs training travel fund to offset travel costs for Inuit employees attending training programs outside of their community, Career Broadening program helps Inuit employees get job experience to develop skills and knowledge in the career field that they are interested in, Sivuliqtiksat internship program to increase Inuit representation in management and specialist positions (on-the-job training supported by customized learning plan and group and individual courses), Hivuliqtikhanut leadership development program for emerging leaders (Inuit societal values are incorporated into curriculum design and includes Nunavut history and governance, and Inuit Elders as guest speakers), extensive mentorship program deeply rooted in Inuit culture with an objective to potentially move employees into leadership roles, Inuit language incentive policy (language bonus offered to employees ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 per year, encouraging employees to use Inuit languages, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun, as working languages of public service)
      Training and awareness initiatives Cultural Immersion Days to provide opportunities for all departments and public bodies to develop greater understanding of Inuit societal values and languages, to help employees understand the needs of the public they serve
      Diversity highlights Amaaqtaarniq education program to remove barriers to post-secondary education for eligible Inuit employees (the organization sponsors long-term post-secondary education leave to enable eligible employees to acquire the necessary education or certification for hard-to-fill positions)

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      Nunavut, Government of has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
      Government of Nunavut summer students collaborate on a project

        Highlights for New Grads

        Industry Territorial governments
        Full-time employees in Canada 2,501 to 5,000
        Major Canadian locations Igloolik NU, Iqaluit NU, Cambridge Bay NU, Rankin Inlet NU
        Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs
        Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
        Other info for new grads Government of Nunavut offers an emerging leaders program, the Sivuliqtiksat internship, and a trades internship program.
        Typical new grad positions Junior Policy Analyst, Policy Analyst Teacher, Language Specialist, Finance Officer, Fiscal Advisor, Community Social Service Worker, Conservation Officer, Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Practical Nurse, Financial Analyst
        Starting salary $80K to $90K
        Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
        Vacation allowance new employees receive 3.3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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