Instructor, Nursing and Health Science Programs

• Shift Work: Shift Work Not Required
• Unionized Position: Yes
• Regular or Restricted: Open to All Applicants

Title: Instructor, Nursing and Health Science Programs
Department: Nunavut Arctic College
Community: Iqaluit 
Requisition Number: 963
Type of Employment: Indeterminate (if there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as three year Term)

Salary range: $117,669 to $133,533 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 9, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

As this may be 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. This does not apply to successful appointees choosing Remote Work. 

Reporting to the Manager, Nursing and Health Science Programs, the Instructor is responsible for the planning, organization, delivery and evaluation of University, Diploma and other Health Science courses in the Nursing and Health Science Programs of Nunavut Arctic College. The successful candidate will ensure learners in the classroom and clinical setting are prepared to provide safe care to clients according to the standards of the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN). 

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Collaborating with the University partner, local agencies, and Government of Nunavut Departments, such as the Department of Health;

• Developing and delivering course content that is representative of University and College academic levels of instruction;

• Supervising learners in clinical practicums, including detailed formative and summative evaluations;

• Developing and maintaining goal-centered progress plans for learners; and

• Maintaining current knowledge in subject areas and in adult education, ensuring program/course relevancy by participating in professional activities and liaising with other instructors/institutions.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical experience including a minimum of one (1) year of classroom or clinical teaching experience. Experience working in rural or remote communities as a nurse is an asset. 

The successful candidate must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) and obtain registration prior to the start date of employment; hold the current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification prior to the start date of employment; and meet the selection criteria for faculty adjunct appointment with the collaborative Canadian University partner.

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 Nunavut’s 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. 

• 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.