Program Officer - Rankin Inlet

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin Inlet only. As a member of the Community Services Support Team, the Program Officer delivers initiatives to facilitate provision of resources, information and training necessary for Nunavummiut to make informed decisions about community development. The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Manager, Community Economic Development. This position has a general impact on the Department, it’s Branches and Division. The Program Officer delivers initiatives to facilitate provision of resources, information and training necessary for Nunavummiut to make informed decisions about community development by: Facilitating market, product and service research and feasibility studies for strategy, policy and program planning and delivery; Participate in the delivery of Community Service’s innovative community regional strategies and programs to promote community capacity building, business, arts, cultural industries, mining, mineral exploration, fisheries, sealing, and tourism product development; Analyze community-based plans to identify and implement community priorities; Build and maintaining working, partnering and communications relationships with government, crown corporations, community governments and employees and industry to support effective and efficient program delivery; Promote information and support by: Promoting integration and implement of Government if Nunavut’s priorities, including the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and incorporation if Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ); Providing advice to Community Service’s and its clients on issues, trends, legal implications, business product technology, tourism and TTA regulatory compliance; Collaborating at the regional level to support the traditional community mixed and informal economies by identifying and developing opportunities for initiatives; Participating in training and development asset and needs assessments and priority setting exercises with communities and other stakeholders; Perform other duties as assigned. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized University degree in Economic Development, Commerce, Renewable Resource Management, Land Use Planning, Public or Business Administration or a related field. Two (2) years of related experience. 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. 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.

The Program Officer delivers initiatives and resources to help Nunavummiut make informed decisions regarding community development. Key duties include conducting market research, facilitating regional strategies for various industries, and building partnerships with government and industry stakeholders.

A university degree in Economic Development, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field is required along with two years of related experience. Knowledge of Inuit culture, Inuktut language, and experience in northern cross-cultural environments are considered assets.

• Regulatory CompliancePreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Community developmentPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Market Research
• Feasibility Studies
• Community Development
• Capacity Building
• Policy Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Economic Development
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Needs Assessment

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Social Services

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Oct 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level