Conservation Officer III

National Police; Canada; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension

Relocation privileges

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Conservation Officer III reports to the Wildlife Manager and oversees wildlife management, environmental protection, and mixed/traditional economy programs across Nunavut. The role supervises staff, collaborates with Hunters and Trappers Organizations, communities and partners such as DFO, CWS and RCMP to enforce laws and promote sustainable resource use.

The Government of Nunavut offers competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension, relocation privileges and

Job description

Title: Conservation Officer III

Department:Environment

Community:Qikiqtarjuaq, Pond Inlet

Competition Number: 902

Type of Employment:Indeterminate (If there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as a 3 year Term)

Salary range:$117,669.00 to $133,533.00 per year,37.5hours/week

Northern Allowance:

$25,646.00 per year (Qikiqtarjuaq)

$29,149.00 per year (Pond Inlet)

Housing:Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available

Union Status:Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date:September 18, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Qikiqtarjuaq and Pond Inlet only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

Reporting to the Wildlife Manager (North/South Baffin), the Conservation Officer III (CO III)leads the delivery of wildlife management, environmental protection, and mixed/traditional economy programs in an assigned region of Nunavut in accordance with applicable legislation and the Nunavut Agreement. The position supervises staff and works closely with Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs), communities, and partner agencies such as DFO, CWS, and the RCMP to support effective enforcement and sustainable resource management. The CO III enforces wildlife and environmental legislation, delivers public education and training, and supports co-management approaches that balance conservation with traditional harvesting practices. Through strong leadership and collaboration, the role helps ensure a sustainable renewable resource economy that meets the needs of Nunavummiut.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Department ofEnvironment

The Department of Environment is responsible for program areas such as Wildlife Management, Parks and Special Places, Environmental Protection and fisheries and sealing. This department provides education and outreach to a wide range of audiences including youth, community members, elders and teachers to ensure the Inuit societal value of Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (environmental stewardship).