Region School Operations

Kivalliq School Operations

Status

1.0 (Full Time) 1-Year Term

Start date

August 13, 2026

End Date (if Term)

June 7, 2027

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

Closing date for applications

Posted till filled.

About this opportunity The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations , is seeking a Guidance Counsellor who is committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As a Guidance Counsellor in Nunavut, you will support student well-being and educational planning through relationships grounded in community. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:

Building long-term relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community

Supporting academic planning, career exploration, and personal development

Working within the local context

Collaborating with school staff to support student success

Engaging with 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

Whale Cove, Nunavut ,

Inuglak School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately

185

students in a

K-12

setting with a staff of

23 . The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut 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)

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





Required Qualifications Education & Certification

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree A certificate/degree or equivalent coursework in counselling will be considered an asset.

Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience

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 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 teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment

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

Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment

Experience providing guidance to students on graduation requirements and course selection

Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

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)

Proficiency in the use of educational technology

Relationships and 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, toward post-secondary and labour market opportunities

Collaboration and professional practice





Experience in planning instruction and student supports through

Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team

Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused

Compensation and Perks

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

Nunavut Northern Allowance for Whale Cove, Nunavut : $21,564

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Kivalliq School Operations.

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