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The Government of Nunavut, through the Department of Family Services, is looking to hire Community Social Service Workers for multiple positions across the territory! If you’re motivated and relish adventure, this challenging and rewarding opportunity awaits! Come join our team and help us promote and enhance the overall health of Nunavummiut!

Your Role As a Community Social Services Worker, You’ll Be a Vital Part Of Strengthening Families And Supporting Individuals In Nunavut’s Communities. You Will

• Deliver child welfare and adult support services
• Provide counseling and support for families and individuals
• Collaborate with RCMP, health professionals, educators, and justice partners
• Assist with adoptions and community outreach

Who We Are The Family Wellness Division of Family Services is committed to building stronger families and healthier communities across Nunavut. Guided by Inuit Societal Values—such as Inuuqatigiitsiarniq (respecting others, relationships, and caring for people) and Piliriqatigiinniq (working together for a common cause)—we deliver programs that make a real difference. From supporting family well-being and guiding adoptions to providing essential assistance, every initiative reflects care, respect, and resilience, ensuring the long-term wellness of Nunavummiut.

As Community Social Services Workers, you’ll be at the heart of this work and play a vital role in protecting and supporting individuals and families, ensuring they have the resources and care they need to thrive. These positions are available in all 25 communities across Nunavut—giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact where it truly matters.

What We Have To Offer

• You will be provided with a competitive salary package with an hourly pay range of $54.14 to $61.44. In addition, you will be provided with an attractive Northern Living Allowance which ranges from $8.20 to $22.35 per hour, depending on the community you reside in.
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Attractive benefits packages and leave entitlements
• This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union

What is required?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Diploma in Social Work
• 1 year of practical child protection experience
• A class 5 driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 4 months of hire
• A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records check
• Being a registered social worker is considered an asset

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 current and future vacancies across the Department of Family Services in all communities.

• 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.