POSTING DATE

2026-04-28

POSITIONS

1

SALARY

See below

REFERENCE NO.

UMI 2627 03017 B

FTE

1.0

EMPLOYER WEBSITE

https://www.gov.nu.ca/

Categories

Teacher

Full Description

Posting #: UMI 2627 03017 B

Position: Teacher- Language Specialist

School: Umimmak School

Community: Grise Fiord, Nunavut

Grade assignment: K-3
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full-time)

Start date: 8/27/2026

End Date (if Term):

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: Open until filled.

About this opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking teachers who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As a teacher in Nunavut, you will support student learning through culturally respectful, inclusive practice grounded in community relationships. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:

• Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community over time
• Culturally respectful, community-focused practice
• Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context
• Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Umimmak School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 30 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 10. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:

• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal

Values)

• Community-Led Education

• Improving Student Literacy

• Inclusive Education

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree

• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut

(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate

must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada

Desired Qualifications

Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.

Language and Cultural Assets

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).

• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment

• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment

• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development

• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning

• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom

management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives

Effective Behavior Supports.)

Relationships & Student Engagement

• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,

colleagues, and stakeholders

• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement

• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative

approaches

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team

• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused

environment

Compensation and benefits

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)

• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Grise Fiord, Nunavut: $34,455

• Subsidized Housing: NOT available

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid

Nunavut teaching certificate.

• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school

teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut

Department of Education. Applications that do not include this documentation will

not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation

Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.

.

• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start

date as indicated above.

• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time

of application.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

Employment Equity

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.

How To apply

Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:

• Resume

• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations

• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent)

and 2 former supervisors.

• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Please include the posting number UMI 2627 03017 B in the subject line of your email.

Posting Authorization

This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations*.*