Title: Conservation Officer III Department: Environment Community: Iqaluit    Requisition Number: 829  Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $117,669 to $133,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: July 17, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Regional Wildlife Manager, the Conservation Officer III (CO III) is responsible for initiating, administering and delivering approved programs, projects and services pertaining to wildlife management, environmental protection and the development of the mixed/traditional economy in assigned area of Nunavut in accordance with all Acts, regulations and the Nunavut Agreement (NA). The CO III will supervise officers in various communities.

The CO III works closely with the resource harvesting community and provides leadership to successfully implement departmental goals and objectives in the face of divergent views on resource management and enforcement. enforcement. The CO III works closely with Hunters & Trappers Organizations (HTOs) and local harvesters in supporting sound wildlife management and conservation practises while supporting a mixed/traditional economy user lifestyle.  This requires enforcing relevant Act, conducting public and harvester education and training so there is a wide understanding and support for effective wildlife management. The CO III will also supervise officers in various communities and assigned junior personnel.

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.

Department of Environment The Department of Environment is responsible for program areas such as Wildlife Management, Parks and Special Places, Environmental Protection and fisheries and sealing. This department provides education and outreach to a wide range of audiences including youth, community members, elders and teachers to ensure the Inuit societal value of Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (environmental stewardship).