Income Assistance Worker

• Shift Work: Shift Work Not Required
• Unionized Position: Yes
• Regular or Restricted: Restricted to Nunavut Inuit Applicants

Title: Income Assistance Worker
Department: Family Services
Community: Arviat
Requisition Number: 970
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $86,009.00 to $97,589.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $22,622.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Regional Manager Income Assistance, the incumbent is responsible for providing services to the community for the variety of Income Assistance programs including Social Assistance, Child Day Care Subsidy, Seniors’ Fuel Subsidy and the Nunavut Seniors’ Supplement. You will also be responsible for the integrated delivery of the Income Assistance Program and ensuring that all clients are positioned to make workable, productive choices. Counselling may include referrals to appropriate agencies to address employment barriers.

Responsibilities

The Income Assistance Worker responsibilities are to provide financial assistance to persons in need according to the Income Assistance legislation, referring clients who are ineligible for Income Assistance, or those requiring further counselling to other programs or agencies. You will data enter all appropriate information for each client in a timely manner on the computerized client management system and verifying that documentation is correct and complete. You will be interviewing clients on an individual basis to review client histories goals and perceived needs. You will be making presentations to schools, Inuit organizations, community groups and general public about Income Support Programs.

Must be able to pass the statutory training and hold an appointment as a Social Welfare Officer as designated under the Act. You will be required knowledge of Income Assistance legislation, case management processes and community agencies for referral purposes. You will require counselling skills, excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills and the ability to work in a computerized environment. The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with and defuse contentious situations is also required.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized diploma or certificate in a related field with related work experience or Grade 12 and two years of related experience.  Proficiency in Inuktitut is required for this position. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

•    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.

About Us

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s 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.