Kitikmeot School Operations invites applications for the following: Language Specialist with a focus on Nunavut Cultural Studies CTS, Construction Technologies CTS and Wildlife CTS

Grade: K-6

The closing date for this competition is: September 19,2026

Start Date: Immedietly

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

The status of this position is:Term

This position is 1.0 PY (full-time position).

The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Gjoa Haven,Quqshuun Ilihakvik serves the community of Gjoa Haven. The school has a population of approximately 239 students in a K-6 setting with a staff of 34. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

Required qualifications:

- Eligible for Interim Language/Cultural Specialist Certificate
- Fluent in both English and Inuktut (written and oral)

In the event that this competition becomes an open until filled posting, this position may be offered as a one year term under Letter of Authority.

Desired qualifications:

- Experience working in K - 12 classroom settings
- Evidence of courses taken towards educational certification
- Experience and / or training with current assessment methods
- Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)
- Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience
- Evidence of training and / or experience in the area of Balanced Literacy




- Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL setting
- Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders
- Small Engine Repair would be an asset

Please note: Subsidized housing is not available.

The salary for an Aboriginal Language Certificate holder ranges from $78,206 prorated/annum to $94,389 prorated/annum. Language allowance, dependant on testing qualifications of $2,500 to $10,000 prorated/annum. .

The Northern Allowance for Gjoa Haven is $26,345 prorated/annum.

The Department of Education, Kitikmeot School Operations is committed to:

- The promotion of the Inuit language of the community, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Local control of Education
- Inclusive Education

Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness are assets to employment and northern life.

Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications that do not include this documentation will not be considered.

Current Government of Nunavut employees must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

Note: CRC and VSC forms expire after 6 months, please ensure these are up to date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.

📌 Language Specialist, Quqshuun Ilihakvik, Gjoa Haven, NU #304308
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