Overview
Department: Environment
Community: Kinngait
Requisition Number: 91
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Northern Allowance: $24,192 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: May 23, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Reporting to the Conservation Officer III in Igloolik, the Conservation Officer II initiates, administers and delivers approved programs, projects and services pertaining to wildlife management environmental protection and to the development of a mixed/traditional economy in assigned area of Nunavut, in accordance with all relevant Acts and Regulations, and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The efforts of this officer will result in a sustainable renewable resource economy and a traditional harvest that satisfies the needs of users.
The incumbent works closely with the HTO and local harvesters in supporting sound wildlife management and conservation practices while supporting a mixed/traditional economy user lifestyle. Some of the responsibilities include: issuing licenses and permits to the general public; co-coordination of inspections and investigations with other agencies and jurisdictions as required; assisting with project and survey preparations; responding to inquiries from the public; submitting a monthly report to the HTO; administering the Fur Pricing Program; enforcing the Territorial Parks Act; monitoring efficiency of the tourism outfitters within district as it related to safety.
Sound knowledge of computer software including communications (email), word processing, financial spreadsheets and databases is required to be successful in this position. The incumbent must have community development skills in facilitating renewable resource development, and park operation and maintenance. The incumbent must also have ability in accessing resources and problem solving with respect to sustainable resources, funding resource development and identifying tourism safety training needs.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in environmental conservation, renewable resources management or a related field. The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and ATV’s. The incumbent must be eligible to obtain a Transport Canada approved boat license and a Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) within 6 months of employment. This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
List of additional assets:
- Fluency in Inuktitut
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience or education in enforcement, licensing and inspection techniques
- Experience in wilderness travel and survival skills
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Marie Emergency Duties (MED A3),
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification
- Transport Canada approved boat license.
- Boat, ATV and/or snowmobile safety/proficiency course certification
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
About Government of Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.
