Administrative Assistant

Government of Nunavut; Arviat; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Arviat seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Education Department and FANS program. You will ensure smooth daily operations, oversee office setup, and manage correspondence and filing, while handling HR tasks and receptionist duties in Inuktitut and English.

The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to serve Nunavut students and staff, with official duties limited to Nunavut Inuit.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in an office environment.
• Knowledge of human resources processes and records management.
• Receptionist experience and ability to handle front-desk duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the administrative needs and daily operations of the FANS office.
• Oversee setup and organization of the office environment.
• Assist with correspondence flow and filing and information tracking systems.

Skills

Administrative support

HR functions

Receptionist duties

Bilingual Inuktitut/English

Office management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: Education
Community: Arviat
Requisition Number:917
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $78,303.00-$88,879.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $22,622.00 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Excluded
Closing date: September 18, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time

This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.

Reporting to the Director of FANS, the Administrative Assistant plays a central role in supporting the administrative needs and daily operations of the FANS office and ensuring the smooth delivery of the FANS program. This position provides a full range of essential administrative services to the FANS office by overseeing the setup and organization of the office environment, supporting the preparation and flow of correspondence, maintaining filing and information tracking systems, performing key human resource functions, and providing receptionist services in both Inuktitut and English. The position provides consistent, high‑quality support to FANS staff and students. The quality and reliability of this position’s work is fundamental to the office’s ability to deliver the FANS program smoothly and uphold service standards for the public. Failure of this position to effectively carry out their job duties would negatively impact on the efficiency of FANS staff and the service the office provides to Nunavut students.