Instructor, Environmental Technology Program

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. 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.

The Environmental Technology Program (ETP) is a long-standing program of the Nunavut Arctic College (NAC). The mandate of the ETP is to develop environmental practitioners to meet the needs of private and public organizations that operate in Nunavut.

Reporting to the Senior Instructor, ETP, the position delivers instruction in both classroom and field settings. The successful candidate will have the expertise and qualifications to instruct in the following areas: Geographic Information Systems, cartography, environmental law and enforcement, and environmental assessment and communications. Additional areas of instruction could include mathematics, first aid, gun safety, and spill response.

Additional Key Responsibilities Include

• Instructing program courses using a range of instructional styles following adult education principles.
• Ensuring learner performance is evaluated fairly and equitably.
• Assisting with the planning and management of the program curriculum.
• Incorporating Inuit societal values, principles, and knowledge into the program’s curriculum and delivery.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are usually obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree related to the position, two (2) years of work experience in a relevant field, and two (2) years of related instruction experience – preferably in a cross-cultural setting. A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is also required.

Transport Canada approved boat license, boat safety courses, snowmobile proficiency/safety course are assets.

Short-listed candidates may undergo a vulnerable sector check as necessitated by the demographics of the learners participating in the program.

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 English is required for the position. 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.

As this is a term position, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• 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.