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

Closing date for applications: October 29, 2026

About this Opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, is seeking community-minded dedicated school leaders who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As Vice ‑ Principal, you will support instructional leadership and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture. Working collaboratively with the Principal, you will help foster solid relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. You will assist in supporting student success, promoting culturally responsive learning environments grounded in Inuit Societal Values, and advancing school priorities related to literacy, inclusion, and student well ‑ being.

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

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut , Qitiqliq Middle School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 200 students in a 6-8 setting with a staff of 26 . The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values . The Department of Education is committed to

Pilimmaksarniq/

Pijariuqsarniq

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 Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

- Bachelor of Education degree

- 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

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a formal or informal school leadership

role (e.g., Vice ‑ Principal, department head, instructional coach, or

- Minimum 5 years of classroom teacher experience

Core Leadership Competencies

- Demonstated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally

responsive school climate, supporting student and staff well ‑ being.

- Demonstrated ability to support instructional leadership in collaboration

with the Principal, with a focus on literacy development and inclusive

instructional practices.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to instructional improvement through

coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and the use of





student achievement data to support student success.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful

relationships with students, staff, families, and community members,

particularly in northern and cross ‑ cultural contexts.

Assets and Preferred Experience

Language and Cultural Assets

- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).

- Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

- Experience supporting bilingual and ESL programming.

Instructional Leadership

- Graduate level training in education.

- Demonstrated experience supporting positive school ‑ wide behaviour and

learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective

Behaviour Supports).

School Operations & Systems

- Experience assisting with the implementation of operational directives and

departmental requirements, including collaboration with the District

Education Authority (DEA) and Regional School Operations (RSO).

- Experience supporting site ‑ based school operations, such as scheduling,

supervision, student support processes, or contributing to school

- Exposure to school ‑ based budgeting or resource management,

supporting fiscally responsible decision ‑ making under the guidance of the

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary Range (Certified Vice-Principal): from $108,201 prorated/annum to

$157,970 prorated/annum.

- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Arviat, Nunavut : $21,113

p rorated/annum.

Conditions of Employment

- Applicants currently employed by the

📌 Vice Principal #305128 (Arviat)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Arviat