Title: Information Officer Analyst (Economics)
Department: Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 992
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $116,540 to $132,265 per year,37.5hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: October 23, 2026 @11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment chance is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Working within the Nunavut Bureau of Statistics and reporting to the Territorial Statistician, the Information Officer/Analyst (Economics) is accountable for producing a wide variety of statistical publications and reports; responding to requests for statistical information; researching information; developing, maintaining and interpreting economic data; and general administrative functions along with other related duties.
The key responsibilities of the Economics include but are not limited to:
Reviewing daily and monthly statistical releases from Statistics Canada, Canadian Socio-economic Information Management (CANSIM) and other external sources;
Preparing briefing notes, fact sheets, executive summaries, and scheduled publications covering key economic indicators such as employment, retail, consumer price index (CPI), and census data;
Preparing and distributing media transmissions, official statistical releases, and web updates;
Responding to requests for statistical information from government departments, media,



and the public by reviewing inquiries, extracting data, and coordinating follow-ups;
Researching information, analyzing government requirements, and executing statistical projects to develop and maintain economic data under the guidance of the Territorial Statistician;
Monitoring and analyzing statistical issues affecting Nunavut data within the national statistical framework, and supporting territorial positions for federal-provincial-territorial statistical committees;
Providing general administrative support, including handling general inquiries, greeting visitors, and preparing correspondence.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized
University degree in Statistics, Economics or related field, along with two (2) years’ experience in an office environment in a research capacity or position.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages. 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.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Applicants who possess equivalent education and/or experience that meets the requirements outlined above are encouraged to apply.
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

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📌 Information Officer/Analyst Economics (Nunavut)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Nunavut