Government of Nunavut Recruitment Information Package...Nunavut is the realization of more than 20...

Government of Nunavut Recruitment Package

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Nunavut A New Government A New Vision

Thank you for considering working with the Government of Nunavut!

We understand that you have an important decision to make – a decision that will be made more effectively with clear, complete information.

This information package provides sample insights into living and working in Nunavut, which means “our land” in Inuktitut.

All the best in your decision, and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us The Recruiting and Staffing Division, Department of Finance

Toll free: 1-888-668-9993 Direct: 1-867-975-6222

On April 1, 1999, Canada’s geographical and political map

changed and a new jurisdiction, Nunavut, was created. Nunavut

(NU) was formed from the eastern part of the Northwest

Territories and was officially named Canada’s third territory.

Nunavut is the realization of more than 20 years of negotiations and planning by the Inuit of the Eastern and

Central Arctic. Under the 1993 Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Inuit received from the Federal Government a

settlement of $1.1 billion to be paid in annual installments until 2007. Inuit also gained control of about 356,000

square kilometers of land (about 18% of Canada) of which nearly 38,000 square kilometers include the title to

subsurface (mineral) rights.

The Agreement also gave Inuit the right to self-government and self-determination. While Inuit are 85% of the

population in the Nunavut area, they have chosen to pursue their aspirations to self-determination through a

public government structure rather than through Inuit-specific self-government arrangements. This Government

Structure represents all residents, Inuit and non-Inuit alike.

It includes an elected Legislative Assembly that consists of a Speaker, a Premier, seven Cabinet members and

16 regular members. All members are known as Members of the Legislative Assembly or MLAs. Our

Government system also includes the Nunavut Public Service (which you may soon be joining), and the single-

level trial court.

While Nunavut has the same status and powers as the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory, it also

operates in a way that is unique from any other jurisdiction in Canada. Nunavut incorporates Inuit values and

beliefs into a contemporary system of government. We have not 2 but 4 official languages: Inuktitut, English

Inuinnaqtun and French. By 2020 we hope to be using Inuktitut as the working language of the Government of

Nunavut.

All departments are headquartered in Iqaluit, decentralized offices exist in various communities in each of

Nunavut’s three regions: Qikiqtaaluk (or Baffin), Kivalliq (or Keewatin) and Kitikmeot. Staffing functions are

divided between all regions.

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Facts about the Government of Nunavut

The GN is the largest employer in Nunavut

Regular Work hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to

Friday

Pay: Bi -weekly (Cheque or direct deposit)

Departments:

Community and Government Services (CGS)

Culture and Heritage (CH)

Economic Development and Transportation (EDT)

Education

Environment

Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs (ETA)

Family Services (FS)

Finance

Health

Justice

Quick Facts about Nunavut

Official Languages: Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English, French

Population: 35,600 84% Inuit

Size: 2,038,722 km

Capital City: Iqaluit

Regions: Kivalliq

Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin)

Kitikmeot

Communities: 25

Premier: Peter Taptuna

Commissioner: Edna Elias

Largest communities and populations:

Iqaluit - 7,000

Arviat - 2,800

Rankin Inlet - 2,500

Cambridge Bay - 1,600

Inuktitut Syllabics Chart


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Some average Northern prices

Hair Cut $35

4L Milk $12.99

Bread $4.50

Cable $37-100/mn

Cell Phone $50-80/mn

Internet $100/mn

Gasoline $1.35 - 1.50/L

Flight Iqaluit/ Ottawa return

$1400 to +2000

Every community has:

Post office Roads Grocery store

Internet A gas station Cable/satellite TV

Schools A Church Community hall

A Airport RMCP Health centre

Houses Hamlet Telephone service

Most Communities have:

Arena Taxis

Cell service Restaurants

Auto repair shops Hotels

Day cares Street signs

Quick Inuktitut Lesson

Qanuippit? How are you?

Qanuingittunga I’m well.

Nakurmiik Thank you.

Ivvilli? And you?

Facts about living in Nunavut

Every community has internet and cable from a choice of

providers (satellite TV is also available).

Most communities have cell phone service; Iqaluit has 3G

service through Ice Wireless.

In most communities, there are five months without snow usually

between June and October.

Taxis cost approximately $6 a person to go anywhere. (Taxis are

like small buses so don’t be surprised if you share a cab with

several other people; it’s a great way to meet people too!)

You can avoid busy malls because online Shopping is how most

people buy their goods in Nunavut. As long as you have a Post

Office Box number and a credit card # most online stores ship to Nunavut. Some may charge extra

for shipping but many have free shipping for purchases over a certain amount.

The cost of food is about 60% higher than southern Canada but employees are given at least

$15,000 a year northern allowance.

All goods must be flown or shipped in the summer; when your “sealift” arrives full of goodies, it’s

like having a second Christmas!

Nunavut is very unique in that it is a fly-in and fly-out only territory; there are no roads to Nunavut

and there are no roads between communities, but you can often snowmobile between some of

them in the winter.

Language

In most communities Inuktitut and English are the main languages

spoken. If you’re interested in learning Inuktitut there are Inuktitut

often speaking and writing courses available in your community.

Subsidized housing

If your position qualifies for GN subsidized staff housing you will receive a housing application with

your letter of offer. Housing units vary in size and cost and may come furnished. Rent is calculated by

the square foot basis and will be deducted directly from your pay cheque. Similar to other places in

Canada, you will be required to sign a lease agreement with a rental agent. You may have to pay for

your electricity which can be set up with the Nunavut Power Corporation. Electrical voltage is the

same as in Southern Canada. Apartments are equipped with refrigerators and stoves and Laundry

facilities will be available either in the unit or in the building.


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Canadian North - 1-800-661-1505

canadiannorth.com

Other airlines

Calm Air -calmair.com

Kivalliq Air - kivalliqair.ca

Kenn Borek Air Ltd – borekair.com

Travel

The GN helps relocate some employees and their dependents if they are moving from a different

province, territory or Nunavut community. Once your start date is confirmed, the Removal Coordinator

will contact you to arrange the move. This means a moving company is hired to pack your belongings

and ship them to your new location. Based on the number of dependents you have and whether your

position qualifies, you will be allowed to bring items under a certain weight limit. We then make and

pay for your travel arrangements to get you here, including your flight(s) and hotel stays. You will be

responsible to pay for the insurance on your effects. As your personal belongings will be flown, you

are allocated a weight limit. You will be responsible for paying for insurance on your belongings.

Airlines- The two largest airlines used in Nunavut are Canadian North and First Air, both of which

have commercial jets. Only Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay have landing strips long enough

to land jets. Smaller airlines and smaller planes are often used to transport passengers between the

other smaller communities. Additional airlines that provide travel

between communities are Calm Air, Kivalliq Air and Kenn Borek Air Ltd.

There are daily flights between Ottawa and Iqaluit. The average Price for First Air or Canadian North return flights between Ottawa and Iqaluit: $1,400 to $2,500 *Cheaper flights are on Mondays and Fridays

First Air - 1-800-267-1247 firstair.ca

Health Care

Nunavut Health Care Coverage: Employees who are hired for positions that are either indeterminate

or for terms that are longer than one year may be eligible for NU Health Care Coverage. If your family

stays behind and is joining you at a later date, your health care coverage will continue in the home

jurisdiction where your family resides up to one year or whenever your family relocates, whichever is

first. If you meet the criteria for NU health, then you should apply immediately. Coverage will begin on

the first day of the third month of arrival. During this transition period, your previous health care card

is to be used for any encounters at a health facility. If you are arriving from another country and your

immigration documents/work visas are in order, you will receive health care coverage on the date of

arrival to Nunavut.

Reminder: Visiting friends or relatives should buy air ambulance travel insurance as Provincial Health

Care does not cover them for transportation should they become ill and need to be medevac'd outside

the territory. This can be costly. See gov.nu.ca/health/information/medical-travel for further details.

Nunavut has 25 health centres (one in each community), regional health facilities in Rankin Inlet and

Cambridge Bay and at the Qikiqtaani General Hospital in Iqaluit.

If seriously injured and/or a life threatening situation occurs that cannot be handled by practitioners at

the community or regional health facilities you will be medevaced to the nearest health facility that can

provide the necessary care. If you are located in the Baffin region, you would be flown to Ottawa; from

the Kivalliq region you would be flown to Winnipeg and from the Kitikmeot region you would be flown

to Yellowknife or Edmonton. Medevac: when a small airplane or helicopter airlifts a patient from a

remote community to a city hospital.

http://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/medical-travel


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Tours Cruises Dogsledding Hunting Fishing Bird watching Boating Camping Snowmobiling Hiking Canoeing Wildlife watching Kayaking Swimming Berry picking

Land and Wildlife

Photo by Hans G. Pfaff

Fishing licenses are available for purchase in every community

Season 3-day

Nunavut resident - $10

Canadian resident $20 $15

Non-resident $40 $30

A Glimpse of Nunavut’s outdoor life:

Photo by Hans G. Pfaff Photo by Hans G. Pfaff Photo by Tessa Macintosh

Photo by Parks Canada

Photo by Lee Narraway

Photo by Curtis Jones Photography

Sport Fishing Guide Nunavut 2012-13

env.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/20122013_sport_fishing_guide_final.pdf

Nunavut has a vast beautiful landscape filled with fresh water lakes and

rivers, towering mountains, rolling tundra, ancient glaciers, and a wide variety of

arctic wildlife. Whether it’s your first time in Nunavut or you’ve been raised here,

there’s always more to see and do in this massive territory. Hike, ski or

snowboard the Baffin Mountains; experience the thrill of being on the Arctic sea

floe edge; check out Kitikmeot’s many archeological sites; catch some of

Nunavut’s famous Arctic Char, take in the beauty of one of the wonders of the

world, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis); see the breath taking wild polar

bears in the Kivalliq, pick wild black berries and cloud berries and drink fresh,

cold and clean water from one of Nunavut’s many rivers.

Experience the freedom of Nunavut.

http://env.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/20122013_sport_fishing_guide_final.pdf


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Photo by "Long Bach Nguyen", www.longbachnguyen.com

The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

Photo by Keenan Lindell

Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park

Sylvia Grinnell Falls

Tours Whether you’re interested in snow shoeing, snow mobiling, or dog sledding in the winter and spring or hiking, ATVing or boating in the summer/fall, there are always tours to help you get to where you want to go. Check out these websites for Iqaluit touring info: touriqaluit.com/tours/ inukpakoutfitting.ca/

Iqaluit Nunavut’s only city is located on the

rolling rocky hills of the Northeast tip of

Baffin Island and has some of the most

moderate temperatures in Nunavut.

With a quickly growing population of

over 7000 and the home of Nunavut’s

Legislative Assembly, it is the political

and social hot spot of Nunavut. Iqaluit

leads Nunavut with the most

government offices, 3G cellphone

service, several of restaurants, bars,

coffee shops, hair salons, sports complex’s, schools, day cares, stores, a museum a deli, a thrift shop,

and a movie theatre. Everyone participates in annual community events such as Toonik Tyme and

the Alianait Arts and Music Festival. Iqaluit boasts some great local bands, has comedy shows and

other social events for all ages. Home of the second lonest tide in Canada, extremely large ravens, the

picturesque Sylvia Grinnell River, and with numerous islands, lakes, bays, and mountains close by,

Iqaluit is perfect for amateur photographers and anybody who appreciates a great view.

Iqaluit’s Ministers of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs):

Recreation and Leisure

Take a walk along the beautiful Sylvia Grinnell River

to the waterfall, for wild Arctic Char, stay the night and

camp in the park or rent the pavilion, have a picnic or

barbeque and enjoy the great view. Don’t forget your

camera!

For current events in Iqaluit, please visit iqaluitnow.ca/

Monica Ell Deputy Minister Iqaluit-Manijarak Paul Okalik Iqaluit-Sinaa

Pat Angakak Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu

George Hickes Iqaluit-Tasiluk

http://www.inukpakoutfitting.ca/


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Hotels:

Frobisher Inn

Hotel Arctic

Discover Lodge Hotel

Navigator Inn

Capital Suites

Banks:

RBC

CIBC

First Nations Bank

Internet providers:

Northwestel

Qiniq

Ice Wireless

Schools:

Nunavut Arctic College

Inukshuk High School

Ecole Des Trois-Soleils

Aqsarniit Middle School

Joame Elementry School

Nakashuk Kindergarten

Nanook School (Apex)

Places of Worship:

Roman Catholic Parish

Bahai Group Of Iqaluit Pentecostal Church St Jude’s & St Simons- Anglican Cathedral Iqaluit Christian Fellowship

Sports and Recreation

Arctic Winter Games Complex is a multipurpose arena that includes

a youth centre, snack bar and one of two ice rinks in Iqaluit. Iqaluit has

a senior men’s hockey league, women’s hockey, minor hockey, junior

hockey, figure skating, curling, speed skating and public skating. You

can even rent the arena for private use. In the summer the ice is

converted into an artificial turf and used for soccer, Inuit Games, youth

camps and other activities.

Food, drink & entertainment

Restaurants & Bars

Iqaluit has several restaurants that serve a variety of food. Locally

harvested Arctic char and clams are popular dishes among many

restaurants as well as territorially harvested caribou and musk oxen.

Classic fast food dishes such as beef burgers, fries, pizza, chicken

wings and poutine are a staple at most restaurants but there are also

great ethnic foods available. Want delivery? The Snack restaurant has

24 hour delivery, The Grind and Brew coffee shop, Yummy Shawarma

and the Navigator Inn also deliver at certain hours. For fine wine and

extravagant entree’s, the Gallery at the Frobisher Inn, the Discovery

Lodge or the Water’s Edge restaurants are the places to go. For pub food, beer, cocktails, big screen

TV’s, live music and late night dancing check out the Store House Bar & Grill, the Kicking Caribou Pub

and Iqaluit’s Royal Canadian Legion.

Stores

Northmart, Baffin Canners and the Market Place Arctic Ventures are Iqaluit’s grocery stores, which

both have a wide selection of foods and items similar to what you would find in southern Canada. This

includes flown in fresh fruit and vegetables, a range of meats and even gluten and peanut-free items.

Stores also provide a range of clothing, electronics, hardware, housewares and Camping gear.

Northmart sells furniture, trucks, ATVs, snow mobiles, televisions and craft supplies. Located in Arctic

Ventures is the Source by Circuit City which sells electronics and is a certified Bell mobility service

provider.

*There are also more specialized businesses in Iqaluit for items such as: Inuit art,

snowmobiles, baked goods, clothing, flowers and gifts, knitting and sewing supplies,

automotive rentals, and a few coffee shops and convenience stores.

Useful Information

Important Iqaluit

Other activities in Iqaluit:

Softball Indoor soccer Volley ball Dog sledding Basketball Inuit games Racket ball Gymnastics Tai Chi Yoga Judo Taekwondo Karate Archery Cross country Skiing Snowboarding Broomball Golf Berry picking Dancing Paraskiing Hiking Skateboarding Badminton Rollerblading Boating Swimming Fishing Snowmobiling Hunting Wildlife viewing Camping Tobogganing Kayaking Snow Shoeing Canoeing Sea-doing Tours ATVing Scouts Girl Guides Cadets Table Tennis Cruises Fitness Centre Scuba Diving Youth Centre

Pharmacies


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phone numbers (our area code is 867 but you only need to dial it to make long

distance calls or when calling between communities).

EMERGENCY

Royal Canadian Mounted Police 979-1111

FIRE / AMBULANCE/ EMERGENCY 979-4422

ValuePharm 979-0655

Northmart Pharmacy 979-3535

Iqaluit Dental Clinic 979-4437

Arctic Circle Dental 979-6740 Qikiqtani General Hospital 975-8600

Nunavut Health Care

1-800-661-0833

Doctor’s Appointment

979-7352

Public Health Clinic 975-4800

Physiotherapy 975-4819

Audiologist 975-4822

Home Care 975-4879

Baffin Optical 979-4300

Optician Appointment 979-7329

Qimaavik Women’s Shelter 979-4500

Kamatsiaqtut Baffin Crisis Line 979-3333 (open 9am – 12pm)

Social Services- Iqaluit

975-4850

Nunavut AIDS Info 1-800-661-0795 or 979-0520

Pulaarvik (mental health day program)

979-2388

Mamisainiq Wellness Centre 979-2533

Tammaativvik Boarding Home 979-5900

Iqaluit Chiropractic Clinic 975-2522

Iqaluit AL-ANON 1-888-425-2666

NunaVet Animal Hospital

979-1181

Iqaluit Humane Society 979-3651

Northmart 975-3500

Arctic Ventures Market Place

979-5992

Baffin Island Canners 979-6677

Astro Hill Quickstop/Tim Horton’s

979-4781

Apex Road Quickstop Tim Horton’s & Gas

979-1709

Iqaluit Gas Bar 979-4848

Baffin Gas Bar 979-0636

DJ Specialties 979-4351

Baffin Building Systems 979-5503

Baffin Flowers and Gifts Studio

979-4200

Arctic Survival Store 979-1984

Tattaq Office Products 979-5953

Source (By Circuit City) 979-4233

Baffin Electronics & Appliances

979-6560

Stuff 2 Do Toys & Games N/A

Jingle House 979-1651

Health Services

Dental Services

Veterinary Services

Stores & Services

EMERGENCIES: The Hospital handles emergencies on a 24 hour basis AL-ANON meetings held once a week


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Iqaluit Social Dance Club 979-3366

The Aurora Players of Inukshuk High

979-5283 ext.227

Girl Guides of Canada

979-2755

1st Scouts Group 979-6892

Iqaluit Parents & Tots Association

222-8805

Iqaluit Music Society 979-2623

B.P.O. Elks Lodge #570 979-5191

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4

979-6214

Royal Purple of Canada Iqaluit

222-4989

Rotary Club of Iqaluit 979-6583

Aboriginal Shield Program 975-4787

Iqaluit Fire Association 979-5660

Réseau Santé En Français au Nunavut

222-2107

CFRT 107.3 FM/ Le Nunavoix 979-1073

Piviniit Thrift Store 979-2120

Alianait Arts & Concert Series 979-6000

Atii Fitness Centre 979-0348

Hip Hop Spot

222-2327

Judo Nunavut

97904540

Iqaluit Figure Skating Club 222-3927

Iqaluit Curling Club 975-4290

Inukshuk Karate Club 979-6292

Iqaluit Okpiks Women’s Hockey Club

975-4879

Little Rock Curling Club 979-5607

Iqaluit Taekwondo Club 979-0042

Iqaluit Tai Chi Group 979-0777

Iqaluit Gymnastics Club 979-1608

Iqaluit badminton Club

979-2988

Iqaluit Volleyball Club N/A

Iqaluit Table Tennis Club 979-8818

Iqaluit Speed Skating Club 979-1226

Iqaluit Senior Men’s Hockey Association

979-1620

Iqaluit Old Timers Hockey Club

979-8601

Iqaluit Broomball Association 979-6339

Iqaluit Minor Soccer 979-5627

Iqaluit Slo-Pitch Association 979-0745

Iqaluit Cross Country Ski Club Facebook

Nunavuumi Pisiktaqtit Archery 979-0598

Sports Clubs Service Organizations

Clubs

Leisure Clubs

Clubs


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Daycares

Daycares in Iqaluit are usually running at full capacity with a waiting list, especially for infant care. All

Daycares are Non Profit organizations, run by Boards of Directors, which must include more than 50%

parents.

Most facilities are staffed by both English Speaking and Inuktitut speaking teachers, there are

also French only Daycare and Preschool programs.

Aakuluk Daycare

P.O. Box 1405 Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0 Telephone (867) 979-7766 Fax (866) 979-0945

Accepts infants up to 6 years old

English and Inuktitut spoken

First Steps Daycare

P.O. Box 1749 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Telephone (867) 979-0505 Fax (867) 979-3478



Inuksuk Infant Development Center

P.O. Box 89, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Telephone (867) 979-3007 Fax (867) 979-4380



Garderie Les Petits Nanooks Daycare


Accepts 2 – 6 year olds

French Only

Garderie Les Petits Nanooks Pre Kindergarten Program


Accepts 3.5- 6 year olds

French Only

Ecole des Trois Soleils Afterschool Program

P.O. Box 11008 Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0 Telephone (867) 979-5849 Fax (867) 979-5878

Accepts 6- 12 year old

French Only

Joamie Afterschool Program


Accepts 6-12 year old


Kids on the Beach Daycare


Accepts 2 – 6 year olds

English and Inuktitut Spoken

Pairivik Childcare Society Daycare




Pairivik Childcare Society Afterschool




Tasiuqtigiit – Hand in Hand Maindans les Main Preschool School


½ day preschool program for 3-6 year olds in French, Inuktitut and English

Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik Daycare


Accepts Infant - 5 year old

Inuktitut Spoken

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