NEW - 2026 Tuglirijavut Student Employment Program -- Kivalliq Region

Department: All departments Region: Kivalliq Type of Employment: Casual or Relief The Government of Nunavut is hiring eligible students year-round in our new Tuglirijavut Student Employment Program! Employment opportunities are open to Tuglirijavut students meeting the eligibility requirements listed below. The Government of Nunavut recognizes that Nunavut Inuit and Non-Inuit students, including recent graduates are keen to practice and strengthen their skills and explore potential career paths. The Tuglirijavut program — the Government of Nunavut’s new year-round student employment equity program — acknowledges that students are Tuglirijavut, “our next ones,” the future employees and leaders of the GN. By applying to participate in the Tuglirijavut Student Employment program, you will be considered for employment/training opportunities and learn from helpful mentors while earning a competitive salary! Participating will also help you evaluate career options within the public service, help you decide on educational paths to pursue or enrich your current academic studies. There is no application deadline for students, but we encourage students looking for summer employment to apply as soon as possible. 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. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Students will participate in training and employment opportunities while learning from mentors to explore career paths within the public service. They will contribute to the Government of Nunavut's goals while strengthening their professional skills.

Applicants must be students or recent graduates eligible for the Tuglirijavut program, with priority given to Nunavut Inuit students. Candidates are required to provide proof of enrollment or graduation and may need to undergo a criminal record check.

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Defined benefit pension plan • Relocation privileges • Training opportunities • Career advancement

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• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Time management
• Inuit societal values

• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week