Title: Conservation Officer III
Department: Environment
Community: Qikiqtarjuaq, Pond Inlet
Competition Number: 902
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a 3 year Term)
Salary range: $117,669.00 to $133,533.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance:
$25,646.00 per year (Qikiqtarjuaq)
$29,149.00 per year (Pond Inlet)
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: September 18, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Qikiqtarjuaq and Pond Inlet only.
An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.
Reporting to the Wildlife Manager (North/South Baffin), the Conservation Officer III (CO III) leads the delivery of wildlife management, environmental protection, and mixed/traditional economy programs in an assigned region of Nunavut in accordance with applicable legislation and the Nunavut Agreement. The position supervises staff and works closely with Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs), communities, and partner agencies such as DFO, CWS, and the RCMP to support effective enforcement and sustainable resource management. The CO III enforces wildlife and environmental legislation, delivers public education and training, and supports co-management approaches that balance conservation with traditional harvesting practices. Through strong leadership and collaboration, the role helps ensure a sustainable renewable resource economy that meets the needs of Nunavummiut.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this position are:
Manages district operations and supervises staff by overseeing station administration, parks, and facilities, and ensuring compliance with Government of Nunavut requirements.
Provides leadership to field staff by directing junior officers across communities and supporting operational effectiveness.
Enforces wildlife and environmental legislation by conducting inspections, issuing outfitting and tourism licenses, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Supports conservation and resource management by contributing to wildlife research and promoting sustainable tourism and outfitter development.
Leads education and co-management initiatives by delivering conservation training and working with HTOs and communities to support wildlife co-management.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through:
Graduation from an accredited two-year resource technical institute;
Three (3) years of experience as a Conservation Officer utilizing enforcement, licensing and inspection techniques;
Three (3) years of supervisory experience;
A valid Class 5 driver's license, along with the ability to operate trucks, snowmobiles, and ATVs;
A valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL); and
A Transport Canada-approved Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP).
The following qualifications are considered assets:
First Aid and CPR certification;
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification; and
Experience with wilderness travel and survival skills.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
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 Nunavutโs 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.
- 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.
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canadaโs 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).
