Labour Market News

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• Week of 2023-05-22 to 2023-05-26

  • The Family Wellness office in Kugluktuk was temporarily closed from May 18 to 24 due to staff shortages. During the closure, some staff remained on site to provide restricted services, such as family visits.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-19

  • The Nunavut Department of Education has selected five schools to begin a full-day kindergarten pilot project. Feedback on the project will determine whether full-day kindergarten will be expanded across the territory.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The Family Wellness offices in Kugaaruk and Taloyoak have been temporarily closed due to staff shortages. During the closure, a limited number of staff will be available to provide emergency services.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-05-01 to 2023-05-05

  • InukNet, an Inuit-owned telecom company, is launching in Nunavut, with services beginning in Iqaluit and eventually expanding to all 25 communities. The company is looking to hire local technicians in all the communities and open a data centre in Iqaluit.

    cbc.ca

  • Nunavut Housing Corporation and NCC Development Limited have signed contracts for the construction of 150 new public housing units across Nunavut. Construction of these projects will begin in the fall of 2023.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-04-24 to 2023-04-28

  • Baffinland Iron Mines has requested an increase to the amount of ore it can ship out of its Mary River mine. If the Nunavut Impact Review Board denies the request, Baffinland claims they will have to scale back their operations and cut a significant number of jobs.

    cbc.ca

  • The Kangiqliniq Hunters and Trappers Organization has enacted a temporary ban on hunting caribou for sale. Until late May or early June, only hunting for consumption is permitted due to concerns about overhunting.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Government of Canada and Canadian North have agreed on new terms and conditions for the Canadian North-First Air merger. Communities that the air transporter already serves will continue to receive at least one flight per week under the new terms. The airline will also operate under a profit cap to ensure access to services for remote communities.

    newswire.ca
• Week of 2023-04-17 to 2023-04-21

  • CanArctic Inuit Networks has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alaska-based Quintillion to build the SednaLink subsea fibre-optic network. The network will travel from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador to Iqaluit, with work scheduled to begin in 2024.

    nunavutnews.com

  • Qulliq Energy Corp. has opened a new office in Baker Lake, Nunavut. The electricity provider’s new facility will house administrative and service employees, including the community’s customer care office.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Health services in six Nunavut communities have been reduced due to critical staff shortages. According to the territory’s health department, there are more than 24 indeterminate vacant positions in these communities.

    rcinet.ca

  • The Iqaluit Humane Society is opening an animal care hub in Nunavut. The hub will be the only veterinary clinic in the territory and will first need to undergo renovations prior to opening.

    nnsl.com

  • To create safe spaces for youth, the Government of Nunavut is now accepting proposals for community-based initiatives, such as youth transitional housing and youth emergency shelters. The deadline for organizations to apply is February 1, 2024.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The Government of Nunavut is providing training on lottery licence administration in Igloolik and Sanirajak. The two-day training program will include topics such as applying for lottery licences and cover which documentation is required for lottery licence requests.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-04-10 to 2023-04-14

  • The Government of Canada is working with Inuit organizations and the Government of Nunavut on the management of export permits for southern Hudson Bay polar bear hides. Currently no new export permits are being issues until a sustainable harvest review is completed.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • On March 30, the Government of Nunavut announced its summer 2023 student job opportunities. The Summer Student Employment Equity Program (SSEEP) is offered every year to secondary and post-secondary students to encourage continuous learning and foster skill and career development. Employment through the SSEEP runs from April 1 to September 30.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The Government of Nunavut has launched the Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Training Initiative. This program is aimed at helping Inuit pursue careers in the expedition cruise ship industry. Training will be held in Iqaluit May 1 to May 10.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-04-03 to 2023-04-07

  • Netflix, APTN and CBC have backed a new big-budget comedy series set in a fictional Nunavut community. The series is set to be one of Nunavut’s most expensive TV productions and is expected to create hundreds of jobs over a six-month period.

    rcinet.ca
• Week of 2023-03-27 to 2023-03-31

  • The Government of Canada announced investments in its 2023-24 Budget that will have positive effects on Nunavut. These include $4B for Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy, $810.6M for Non-Insured Health Benefits, $250M Oral Health Access Fund and $16.2M to address tuberculosis. Budget priorities include improving housing and healthcare for Nunavummiut.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a national Inuit organization, is seeking $1.6B from the Government of Canada to provide a co-ordinated school food program in the North, to help Inuit Nunangat communities with food insecurity and poverty until 2038. Program costs include food, labour, training, operations, human resources and infrastructure.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Nunavut is seeking various full-time positons in Iqaluit, with priority given to Nunavut Inuit. The positons include Project Manager, Regional Manager, Job Evaluation Coordinator and Employee Relations Consultant. All Iqaluit-based positions are eligible for a Nunavut Northern Allowance of $16,008 per annum.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2023-03-20 to 2023-03-24

  • The Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. are in the initial planning stages to build community wellness hubs in four communities: Baker Lake, Arctic Bay, Kinngait and Kugluktuk. The community wellness hubs include counselling rooms, tool-making shops and cold porches for working with skins.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $6.6M over four years to aid Nunavut government's research and monitoring of 13 caribou herds in the territory. The research help the governments make decisions on the amount of caribou that can be harvested and how development impacts the herds.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-03-13 to 2023-03-17

  • The Government of Canada is providing $405,000 to the Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat to conduct professional development workshops for Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs). The two-year program will train HTO managers in 24 Nunavut communities on programs, policies and procedures.

    canada.ca

  • Parks Canada is hiring for positions in the Nunavut Field Unit in Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Repulse Bay, and Resolute. The positions include resource conservation, finance and administration, visitor experience and human resources. Candidates may be eligible for subsidized government housing, relocation assistance, and training and career development.

    narcity.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $120M from the Harvesters Support Grant and the new Community Food Programs Fund to support 112 northern and isolated communities. The two-year investment will help communities improve food sovereignty. Since 2020, the Harvesters Support Grant has supported over 5,500 harvesters in northern communities.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-03-06 to 2023-03-10

  • The federal government will provide up to $7.2M per emergency shelter in support of four projects in Northern Canada developed by Pauktuutit, the organization representing Inuit women in Canada. One of the shelters will be located in Nunavut. In the long-term, Pauktuuit aims to set up 13 emergency shelters, with locations including one in Nunavut and one in Northwest Territories.

    rcinet.ca

  • The Nunavut government hopes to expand its new colorectal cancer screening pilot program is to other Nunavut communities within the next 6 months. Currently, the pilot runs in Gjoa Haven, Arviat and Pond Inlet. The cancer screening program is a proactive approach to improving the health of the Nunavummiut.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Nunavut government is accepting applicants for the Nunavut Prospectors Program, which provides up to $8,000 for eligible applicants. The funding can help cover field expenses, sample analysis costs, assistant wages, materials and project supplies.

    .gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-02-27 to 2023-03-03

  • The federal and Nunavut governments are providing $1.9M towards the design phase for two new water treatment plants in Rankin Inlet and Grise Fiord. The water treatment facilities will provide safe and clean drinking water to the northern communities.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Nunavut (GN) is projecting a modest $8M deficit in their 2023-24 budget. The $2.85 billion budget continues GN’s commitment to addressing socio-economic issues including care of Elders, housing, education and healthcare.

    .gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-02-20 to 2023-02-24

  • The Nunavut Food Security Coalition is accepting funding proposals for projects that can help improve food security in Nunavut in 2023-24. Non-profit organizations, societies and municipal organizations are eligible to apply.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The federal government is providing $108,0000 to support two community projects that aim to improve the Northern food systems. The funding will help Pangnirtung Fisheries Ltd. to upgrade equipment in its fish processing facility. The Hamlet of Cambridge Bay will receive funding to support a feasibility study to develop a greenhouse in the community.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government has earmarked $2.04M through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program towards a new men's shelter and a wellness centre in Pond Inlet. The new facilities are expected to provide emergency shelter service, health and wellness counselling services, and cultural programming to residents.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-02-13 to 2023-02-17

  • B2Gold Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire the Sabina Gold and Silver's Back River Gold District located in Kitikmeot for $1.1B. The most advanced project in the district, the Goose mine, is fully permitted and construction ready. The Goose mine is expected to produce an average of 223,000 ounces of gold starting in 2025, with a mine life of 15 years.

    nunavutnews.com

  • An Inuit-designed and led project, Pilimmaksaijuliriniq Project, was awarded $1M from the Arctic Inspiration Prize. The project offers traditional Inuit wellness teachings and programs that aims to support suicide prevention.

    cbc.ca

  • The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance economic and social development through governmental collaboration and partnerships. The MOU is expected to help both governments to set priorities to improve in areas such as climate change, health care, housing and tourism.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-02-06 to 2023-02-10

  • Arctic Fresh Projects and Panorama Aviation are offering more affordable flights between communities to Nunavummiut. Currently flights go to Iglulik, Clyde River and Sanikiluaq, with the goal of expansion to more communities in upcoming years.

    nnsl.com

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $300,000 to expand Arctic Eider Society's multi-purpose community research centre in Sanikiluaq. The Inuit organization is dedicated to support Becher Island's unique ecosystem for future generations and developing jobs related to culture and protecting the environment.

    canada.ca

  • The Nunavut Coroner's Office is recruiting coroners on an as-needed basis. Community coroners require previous education or experience, while knowledge of Inuit language as an asset. Classroom and practical training will be provided to successful candidates and services will be paid for each case.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2023-01-30 to 2023-02-03

  • The City of Iqaluit is contracting EnGlobe Corp. for $23,669 to perform a virtual site inspection and to later write the tender for a call for proposals to construction companies to bid on the repair work to fix Arnaitok Arena’s lobby and washroom. The arena repairs are expected to be completed this summer. This work is part of the $300,000 set aside in the capital plan for repairs.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal government is earmarking $25M over 5 years towards Qikiqtani Inuit Association's mine-focused Inuit training program to all 13 Qikiqtani communities. The Qikiqtani Skills and Training for Employment Partnership hopes to increase Inuit employment with certified and transferrable skills.

    nunavutnews.com
• Week of 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-27

  • Uvagut TV is applying to be a mandatory part of basic cable packages after two years of broadcasting. Canada’s first national Inuktut channel broadcasts children’s shows, movies, and cultural programs to more than 600,000 homes. Mandatory distribution would allow the channel to increase personnel and operations.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Qikiqtani Inuit Association approved plans to spend $46.8M to fund five infrastructure projects. Located across four communities, these projects will take four years to develop. Projects include wind energy generation in Sanikiluaq; a solar energy project in Iqaluit; developing land for affordable housing; a training centre in Pond Inlet; and a multi-use facility in Igloolik.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2023-01-16 to 2023-01-20

  • CHOU Consulting and Development has put its first modular home on the market in Cambridge Bay. The company stated that their housing units are much cost effective and easier to build than traditional homes.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The federal government has earmarked $50,000 towards an active transportation planning project in Iqaluit. The project will help to develop a Trails Plan to enhance walking, hiking, and ski trails in the region.

    canada.ca

  • Arctic Fresh Projects and Panorama Aviation launched a new scheduled flight between Igloolik and Iqaluit. This will be the first Saturday flight between the two communities.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-12-19 to 2023-01-06

  • The Nunavut Impact Review Board has placed the proposed Meliadine mine extension project on hold for further review due to insufficient information on ecosystemic and socio-economic impacts. If approved, the mine can remain open for an additional 11 years until 2043.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing $1M over three years to the Canadian Museum of Nature in Cambridge Bay to support their biodiversity and climate change research in the Arctic.

    canada.ca

  • The Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre’s Angunasuqtiit year-round program is currently supporting four full-time hunters with salary and benefits. The Clyde River hunters who harvest and provide food for the community also conduct research and teach others how to hunt and increase food security.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16

  • The Nunavut government launched a school violence data tracking system, which allows educators, staff and students to report incidents on the Nunavut Teachers Association and the department of education's health and safety websites. The data will be used to address violence issues in schools.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government has announced $800M in funding over seven years to support Indigenous-led conservation projects across Canada. Qikiqtani Inuit Association in Nunavut, one of the funding recipients, will use the fund to expand its Nauttiqsuqtiit program to all 13 Qikiqtani communities and support a reconciliation process around fisheries in the region.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal government invested over $825,000 to improve and expand two Nunavut parks in the Kugluktuk and Sanikiluaq communities. The parks are used during all seasons for leisure activities, community gatherings and sports events.

    canada.ca

  • The Qikiqtaaluk Corporation announced a partnership with Future Skills Canada, a federally funded organization, to commit $1M to support communities in Nunavut to build their own inshore fisheries. The inshore fisheries are expected to provide food security, job and business opportunities for local residents.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-12-05 to 2022-12-09

  • According to Natural Resources Canada, Nunavut will see the highest proportional increase in exploration spending in Canada this year. Spending on mineral exploration and deposit appraisal is estimated to rise 95%, almost doubling total spend to $232.4M from $119.2M in 2021.

    northernminer.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $482,000 to support a new Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre’s project that aims to prevent gender-based violence in Nunavut. The funding is part of the $601.3M that the federal government committed last year to increase efforts to end gender-based violence.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-11-28 to 2022-12-02

  • The federal government has rejected the Mary River Mine Phase 2 expansion project proposed by Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation due to environmental concerns. The decision, however, will not impact the 2,500 employees currently working at the mine according to the company.

    cbc.ca

  • The Gjoa Haven Family Wellness offices are temporary closed from December 7, 2022, to January 3, 2023, due to staff shortages. During the temporary closure, limited staffing resources will be available to provide urgent and some restricted services.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-11-21 to 2022-11-25

  • The federal government is providing $66M over five years to improve early learning and child care for children in Nunavut. Starting December 1, 2022, families with children at licensed child care centres and licensed home day cares will be able to access child care for $10-a-day. The funding will also help to create 238 new licensed not-for-profit child care spaces by the end of March 2026.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada has pledged $7.2M in funding to support the construction of a new community wellness hub in Iqaluit. About 10% of the funding will be allocated for wellness projects that aim to serve First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-11-14 to 2022-11-16

  • Supported through federal funding, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association is handing out $250 emergency vouchers at local community co-op stores for elders 60 and over to help them buy groceries. The association estimates approximately 1,400 elders in the Qikiqtani region can benefit from the program.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal and territorial governments announced the substantial completion of the Iqaluit Deep Sea Port project, which will improve the safety and efficiency of shipping and receiving of dry cargo and goods. The facility is expected to be fully operational for the 2023 community resupply season.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-11-07 to 2022-11-11

  • The federal government is providing $900,000 to Travel Nunavut, a non-profit association, to help grow local tourism across the territory. Travel Nunavut will help with marketing and skills training initiatives for local tourism operators to rebuild, innovate and expand their businesses.

    canada.ca

  • The Nunavut government is reviewing who will be eligible for remote work under its remote work policy. The territorial government wants to see a policy that government staff will have to stay in their communities while working from home. Many employees chose to work from the south when the pandemic began in 2020.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Government of Canada has pledged $2.08M to support Kitikmeot Heritage Society to build a net-zero targeted cultural campus, Kuugalak, in Cambridge Bay. The campus will function as a hub for documenting and mobilizing culture and language research across the Inuinnait region.

    canada.ca

  • The federal and Nunavut governments reached an agreement to expand the First Nations and Policing Program into Nunavut over the next three years. Under the program, new RCMP officers will be hired for communities across the territory on an ongoing basis.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government earmarked $7M towards the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project. The new 1,200-kilometer overhead hydroelectric transmission line will run between Gillam, Manitoba area and the Kivalliq region. The project will help five communities and two gold mines transition away from diesel, and also provide affordable broadband service for 10,000 Nunavut residents.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-10-31 to 2022-11-04

  • The federal government is providing $150,000 to support French-speaking Nunavummiut to continue their post-secondary studies and access other professional support. The funding will be used to hire new staff to manage and deliver courses at a new French language training centre. The program will serve between 25 to 100 learners each year.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-10-24 to 2022-10-28

  • Padlei Co-operatives Ltd. recently sold its retail and grocery store in Arviat to an undisclosed buyer. The store will be closed in mid-December. Padlei stated that employees of the store could apply to work in other businesses owned by the company.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet has wrapped up operations on October 25. The boat crew carried out 3 training exercises, 3 search and rescue cases and travelled over 1,240 nautical miles this season.

    canada.ca

  • The Nunavut government is celebrating the Inuktut culture through a contest for Nunavummiut to win cash prices for submitting their original Inuktut songs. Over the last eight years, Qilaut has inspired singers and songwriters to write over 81 Inuktut songs to preserve the Inuit culture and language.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-10-17 to 2022-10-21

  • The Nunavut government has provided $5,000 to a charity organization, One Plane Away, which will provide five Inuit women with sewing equipment, material and skills. The goal of the program is to provide women with employable sewing skills that they can create products to keep or to sell to support themselves and their families.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The City of Iqaluit mayor resigned on October 18.

    nnsl.com

  • The federal government is providing $500,000 over two years to support Nunavut's Community Economic Development and Business Development Tour. The tour will assist entrepreneurs to start and grow their local businesses.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $5.4M to four Nunavut community airports for safety-related projects and purchase of new equipment. These community airports include Cambridge Bay, Clyde River, Coral Harbour and Whale Cove.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The Nunavut Housing Corporation and Inuit-owned NCC Development Limited announced a plan to construct 3,000 homes by 2030. Housing has been a long-term issue in Nunavut, with over 3,500 households in need of housing according to a 2020 report.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-10-10 to 2022-10-14

  • Cruise ships and tourism began to increase in Nunavut. By early September, nine cruise ships brought 1,800 passengers to Cambridge Bay and 13 cruise ships passed through Northwest Passage and stopped in more than half of Nunavut communities.

    cbc.ca

  • The Kivalliq Trade show has injected $750,000 into the Rankin Inlet community. The three-day trade show had 190 delegates and 47 exhibitors. The arts market generated $12,000 in sales, $50,000 in fur sales and $24,000 raised from silent auction.

    nunavutnews.com
• Week of 2022-10-03 to 2022-10-07

  • Nasittuq Corporation has been awarded an eight-year $122M contract to provide operation services at the Canadian Armed Forces base in Alert. The contract will provide employment opportunities for Inuit, such as apprenticeship, red seal technician and heavy equipment operator.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-09-26 to 2022-09-30

  • The Nunavut Impact Review Board has approved a proposal for Baffinland Iron Mines to temporarily increase production this year at Mary River mine. However, the final decision will be provided by the Northern Affairs Minister. In the meantime, the company has delayed the termination of 1,156 workers until October 20.

    cbc.ca

  • The Nunavut Trade Show and Conference was recently held with booths from the territorial government, Inuit organizations and private-sector businesses. The trade show highlighted the importance of tourism and the arts in Nunavut.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-09-12 to 2022-09-16

  • Kimmirut Health Centre is temporarily closed until September 16, due to critical staff shortages. Paramedics will be available for urgent or life-threatening care, and virtual care will be available.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The Iqaluit Centennial Library will be closed for a month from September 12 to October 12 due to a fuel spill issue and staffing shortages. During the closure, there are plans to work on re-sloping the sewer line to improve drainage.

    cbc.ca

  • Sabina Gold and Silver Corp. announced it will move forward with the $610M Goose old mine located in Black river gold district. The mine has already completed pre-development activities and will be ready for full construction in 2023. Sabina has increased its human resources team from 30 staff in March to 142.

    miningweekly.com
• Week of 2022-09-05 to 2022-09-09

  • Iqaluit's Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre is serving approximately 450 meals per day, an increase of 12% every month due to increase in food costs. Food centres in Nunavut can apply up to $250,000 in funding from the territorial government to cover their expenses.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing a total of $40,000 to four Nunavut communities to help commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The projects include a commemorative gathering and educational week for students.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Kivalliq Alternative Energy Ltd.'s is proposing to build a solar energy generation and storage system in Coral Harbour. Once approved by the Nunavut government, the $12M project could start construction in 2024. The new system is expected to provide 31% of Coral Harbour’s energy needs.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Nunavut and Greenland governments signed a memorandum of understanding on the international cooperation and partnership at the Arctic Circle forum. The agreement aims to increase mobility, improve green energy alternatives and economic opportunities between the neighbouring lands.

    rcinet.ca

  • Iqaluit faces staffing shortages in healthcare, supermarkets, retail stores, city pool, and Royal Canadian Legion Branch. These centres and businesses have either reduced their opening hours or shut down some of their operations.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-29 to 2022-09-02

  • According to the Nunavut government, the territory is facing a shortage of teachers, as about 10% of teaching positions remain unfilled in the beginning of 2022 school year. Lack of housing, high cost of living and COVID fatigue are cited as causes of the shortage.

    cbc.ca

  • Nunavut Impact Review Board plans to release its recommendation for Baffinland Iron Mine's request to increase production in mid-September. If the request is not approved, two rounds of termination of 1,100 employees will occur on September 25 and October 11.

    cbc.ca

  • According to the Nunavut's Kativik Ilisarniliriniq school board, there are currently 77 vacant teaching positions including 63 second-language teachers and 14 Inuktitut positions that are unfilled. The shortages are due to high cost of living, limited housing options and the remote environment.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Canada Post is planning to open a new post office in Iqaluit next year due to large volumes of parcel and mail service demands. The new facility is expected to help improve postal service and provide hiring opportunities for Indigenous, rural and northern communities.

    cbc.ca

  • ABC Life Literacy Canada has awarded Iqaluit's Pinnguaq Association $10,000 in funding to develop employment and essential skills training for unemployed adults in remote Nunavut communities.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-08-22 to 2022-08-26

  • The Nunavut government's Corrections Division is hiring caseworkers, counsellors, nurses, cooks and instructors in their correctional healing facilities located in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Kugluktuk. The division will offer seven weeks of paid training and career development for these positions.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The City of Iqaluit has applied for funding from the federal government to upgrade the Akilliq Drive. The $9.7M road improvement project is expected to better connect the future deep sea port to the city centre. If approved, construction could start in the summer of 2023.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $1.9M towards a five year project to expand Gjoa Haven's Nattilik Heritage Centre. The expansion includes a new tourism office to support cultural arts and tourism opportunities in the Kitikmeot community.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-08-15 to 2022-08-19

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $1.2M over three years to examine alternative geothermal potential for clean and sustainable energy in northern communities including Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay and Resolute Bay. The funding will also support Qulliq Energy Corporation's plan to develop and distribute alternative energy sources.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government has pledged $200,000 to the Geotechnical Investigations and Master Drainage project in Hamlet of Gjoa Haven. The project will identify permafrost impacts due to climate change in the region and create plans for climate-resilient future development.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing $157,765 to the Northstar Climate Readiness Plan project in Hamlet of Cambridge Bay. The project will focus on managing water drainage and snow management in the region.

    canada.ca

  • According to the Nunavut Teachers Association, there are more than 100 teachers that decided not to return to Nunavut for the upcoming school year due to high cost of living and housing shortages. Many vacant positions remain unfilled across the territory, particularly in smaller communities.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-08 to 2022-08-12

  • The Kinngait health centre is temporary closed from August 9 to September 30 due to staff shortages. A combination of paramedic services and virtual health will be available to support the community. Service reductions or closures are subject to change based on staff availability.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-08-01 to 2022-08-05

  • Baffinland Iron Mines provided 1,100 termination notices to its staff at the Mary River mine, including 200 Inuit employees on July 31. If the company does not receive approval to continue extracting six million tonnes of iron ore, the terminations will occur in two rounds on September 25 and October 11 this year.

    cbc.ca

  • The Nunavut government has launched a new study grant for part-time students for this up coming school year. The part-time study grant will provide up to a maximum of $4,943 per academic year to cover the cost of tuition, books and fees.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • Northern Energy Capital, a renewable energy company, is starting a wind turbine research at Baker Lake in the fall. The research will determine if turbine energy source is a feasible alternative energy for the community. Currently, diesel is the main source of energy in the region and new wind turbines could provide 10% more energy needs.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal and Nunavut governments announced the grand opening of the $41M Pond Inlet Community Harbour on July 25. The new harbour is expected to help improve food, supplies and tourism activities in the Northern Qikiqtani region.

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• Week of 2022-07-25 to 2022-07-29

  • Passenger cruise ships will return this week to Nunavut, following a two-year ban due to COVID-19. Over 12 hamlets can expect ships to visit their communities until the end of September 2022. In 2019, a Government of Nunavut's tourism report estimated that the economic impact of cruise visits was $677,258, with much of that going to local artists.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Pangnirtung health centre will temporarily close from August 1st to 7th due to staff shortages, however, combination of virtual health advice and paramedic services will be available to provide emergency care.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Kangiqliniq Hunters and Trappers Organization has hired four bear monitors for the next two weeks to monitor bears in Rankin Inlet. There has been greater bear activity in the area this summer and monitoring may be extended another two weeks.

    nnsl.com

  • The Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut are investing over $3.6M to support planning studies for improved water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure in six Nunavut communities.

    newswire.ca
• Week of 2022-07-18 to 2022-07-22

  • The federal government has requested an extra 90 days (from the original mid-August deadline) to review the major expansion of Baffinland's Mary River iron mine. If approved, the phase 2 operations could create 600 jobs in the first three years and additional 1,800 jobs overall.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-07-11 to 2022-07-15

  • The Nunavut Arctic College and Memorial University is collaborating to explore Inuit Qaujimanituqangit knowledge. The partnership promotes Inuit employment opportunities, and resulting research and discoveries will contribute to the Indigenous historical record.

    educationnewscanada.com

  • There is a job opening for an executive director at the Nunavut Association for Non-Profit Organizations. The association, created in March 2021, supports and promotes the interests of non-profits through increased communication and collaboration.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-07-04 to 2022-07-08

  • The Government of Nunavut is providing approximately $38M to the Nunavut Arctic College for operations and maintenance this fiscal year.

    issuu.com

  • Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is seeking proposal to extend the life of the Meliadine gold mine by adding 11 wind turbines, underground mining and an airstrip near the mine. The proposed project is expected to extend Meliadine's mine life by 11 years to 2043.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet reopened June 29 for the Arctic season. This provides local maritime search and rescue services during the summer. The ongoing and new projects will host researchers and hydrographers.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-06-27 to 2022-07-01

  • The federal government is providing $3M to Nunavut's Elders Homes to assist in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will cover staffing, protective equipment, and air purification upgrades.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is contracting Pilitak Enterprises Ltd. to build a new $37.7M small craft harbour in Clyde River. Construction will begin in the summer and take about 3 years to complete.

    canada.ca

  • Sabina Gold and Silver Corp. plans to begin production at its Goose gold mine site located in the Kitikmeot region by 2025. Once funding is in place, construction of the mine is expected to take two years. Currently the site employs around 90 workers, about 15-20% of whom are Inuit.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is spending $4.9B to upgrade the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the next 6 years. NORAD will replace the North Warning Systems located in Nunavut that monitor missile threat across the three territories.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-06-20 to 2022-06-24

  • Nunavut has reached $202.1M in wholesale trade transactions in 2021, up 24.7% compared to the previous year. Wholesale trade represented 1.2% of the territory’s 2021 GDP.

    issuu.com

  • The federal and Nunavut governments pledged a total $201.6M to the Katittuq Nunavut Fibre Link project. The project is expected to provide residents faster and more reliable internet service. The cable will be laid in 2024 and service could begin in 2025.

    www.gov.nu.ca

  • The Government of Canada through CanNor is providing $2.4M to support three fishing projects in Nunavut. These projects will focus on fisheries research, marketing and professional training.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Iqaluit approved a contract for 5581 Nunavut Ltd. to lay gravel at the West 40 landfill site. This is a fire prevention measure after the landfill caught fire earlier this spring. The city is closely monitoring for hotspots.

    nunatsiaq.com
• Week of 2022-06-13 to 2022-06-17

  • Nunavut’s proposed 2022-2023 budget includes $27M for housing, $17.2M for a high-speed Internet fibre project, and $79M for the Rankin Inlet Elder care facility. Anticipated new positions include 75 healthcare workers and 28 correctional workers.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has purchased the Co-op Hotel in Resolute Bay, and will renovate it for use by the Nauttiqsuqtiit Inuit Stewards. Renovations for the building will begin this summer.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The federal and Nunavut governments announced a joint funding of approximately $6.6M to improve air quality in 45 Nunavut schools.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-06-06 to 2022-06-10

  • The Government of Canada is providing almost $1M for four projects that aim to support Nunavut's tourism industry. The projects are expected to create 25 part-time jobs and sustain five existing jobs.

    canada.ca

  • The Nunavut Department of Health expects some closures and service reductions at health centres this summer, due to staff shortages.

    .gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-05-30 to 2022-06-03

  • The Government of Nunavut cancelled several construction projects due to the rising costs associated with building. Some of the projects include public housing in Taloyoak, staff housing in Gjoa Haven and Kugluktuk.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • Ilinniapaa Skills Development Centre in Rankin Inlet, with funding from the federal government, is offering Youth Employment Skills Strategy programs this summer. The program offers interview training and resume support, among other employment skills.

    nunavutnews.com
• Week of 2022-05-23 to 2022-05-27

  • The Red Fish Arts Studio in Cambridge Bay will facilitate welding certification for young people referred to the studio by the Department of Justice. Welders will receive instruction onsite and take the Canadian Welding Bureau exam remotely.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Nunavut's Justice Committees are recruiting new members in 14 communities. Volunteers are provided with training as well as honoraria for their restorative justice work with victims and offenders.

    www.gov.nu.ca
• Week of 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-20

  • The Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq/Kitikmeot Heritage Society, with support from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is building a new $1.7M cultural centre in Cambridge Bay. The structure will be built on-site this summer.

    cbc.ca

  • The Canada-Inuit Nunangat-United Kingdom Arctic Research Program is funding 13 research projects that focus on how climate change affects the Canadian arctic. The $18.2M of funding will explore the impacts in scientific and social settings.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The federal government is funding a new $450,000 research project in Arviat. The Inuit Tapariit Kanatami, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Aqqiumavvik Society in Arviat and Zoua Vang are studying issues related to systemic racism in healthcare.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Nunavut Impact Review board recommended against Baffinland's Mary River mine expansion due to environmental concerns. The proposed expansion would double capacity at the mine.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Alianait Arts Festival will take place in Iqaluit from June 30 to July 3.

    nunavutnews.com

  • Apex3D is a new 3D printing manufacturing business in Iqaluit. The company hopes to train at least five people this year on the equipment.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2022-05-09 to 2022-05-13

  • Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated partnered with the University of Ottawa Medical School and the Government of Nunavut to train and hire more Inuit health professionals. Two seats will be available for Inuit students starting in September 2023.

    nunavutnews.com
• Week of 2022-05-02 to 2022-05-06

  • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is providing approximately $1.7M over four years to the Inuit Youth Develop a Virtual Qaqqiq: Using Technology and Cultural Knowledge to Support Resilience Outside the (Digital) Box project.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is hiring journalists in regions across Canada, including two new positions in Iqaluit to support Indigenous language programming. Hiring will start in the coming weeks.

    cbc.ca

  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have a new agreement with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami which includes a goal of increasing Inuit representation on the force and mandatory cultural training for officers working in northern regions.

    cbc.ca

  • Pinguaq Association launched the Danielle Moore Scholarship. The scholarship will provide $5,000 per year for ten years to support post-secondary education for Nunavummiut to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, math, or teaching.

    cbc.ca

  • Inuit TV, a new broadcast TV channel, launched on May 2. The channel focuses on Inuit culture and language. The goal is to have programming for, by and about Inuit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    cbc.ca

  • Qulliq Energy Corporation expects that construction on their new head office in Baker Lake will be completed in August. The $16M building will bring 45 workers from three separate offices under one roof.

    nunavutnews.com

  • The Jays Care Foundation's Field of Dreams initiative is funding two new baseball diamonds. Artic Bay will receive a $45,000 grant and Whale's Cove will receive a $16,000 grant.

    nunavutnews.com