Project Coordinator

Socket.dev; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut, Department of Education in Iqaluit, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support curriculum and program material development for K-12, early learning, and adult education. The role reports to the Senior Project Coordinator and focuses on creating resources that align with Inuit culture and language while enabling effective service delivery across Nunavut.

The opportunity emphasizes culturally relevant, clear communication in materials for students, educators, and staff;

Responsibilities

• Support the Department by developing non-IT curriculum resources, program materials, and other materials required for effective delivery of departmental services across Nunavut.
• Ensure Nunavut students, educators, and staff receive culturally relevant and accurate materials to convey the intended messages clearly and concisely.

Job description

Title: Project Coordinator Department: Education Community: Iqaluit Requisition Number: 896 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary Range: $96,656.00 to $109,724.00 per year,37.5hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: September 11, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Senior Project Coordinator; the Project Coordinator supports the Department to promptly and efficiently respond to the needs of its staff and Programs by developing the non-IT materials and resources (e.g., curriculum resources, program materials, and other materials) required as part of effective delivery of departmental services/supports across Nunavut. In so doing, the Project Coordinator ensures Nunavut’s students (K-12, early learning, French education, and adult), educators, and departmental staff are positioned for success through the development of culturally relevant and appropriate materials which clearly, concisely, and accurately convey their intended message.

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 of Education

The Department of Education (EDU) in the Government of Nunavut oversees early learning and K-12 schooling and supports adult education across the territory. It provides leadership, funding, curriculum development, and policy guidance to support student success in all communities. The department supports and administers 45 schools serving students from kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout Nunavut’s communities, helping ensure access to quality education grounded in Inuit culture and languages. The department also licences and supports early learning and child care centres across the territory with funding, training and resource provision, and administers financial and other supports for Nunavut’s post-secondary studentsMinister of Education to create a healthy, strong, and flourishing Nunavut. Education is the key to that success. We are committed to taking actions that will lead to real and visible progress for Nunavummiut by providing quality education and training opportunities. Our goal is the development of self-reliance and we are working to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages academic success, guided by Inuit cultures and values.