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The Government of Nunavut's Department of Health in Iqaluit seeks a Recruitment and Staffing Consultant to support health professional recruitment across Nunavut. Reporting to the Manager of Recruiting and Staffing, you coordinate staffing processes for indeterminate, term, and casual positions and work with internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities include organizing recruitment events, updating materials, tracking outcomes, and managing all stages of the recruitment process while
Title: Recruitment and Staffing Consultant
Department:Health
Community:Iqaluit
Requisition Number:1014
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 16, 2026@11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Reporting to the Manager of Recruiting and Staffing, the Recruitment and Staffing Consultant is responsible issupporting health professional recruitment and staffing efforts across Nunavut for the Department of Health (Health). This position assists in the coordination and implementation of staffing processes for indeterminate, term, transfer assignments, and casual positions delegated to Health.The Recruitment and Staffing Consultant works with internal teams and external partners to support the recruitment of healthcare professionals in alignment with Health workforce planning needs. The position contributes to outreach initiatives, helps prepare recruitment materials, and supports efforts to promote the Government of Nunavut as an employer of choice.
The Recruitment and Staffing Consultant is also responsible for:
Organizing and participating in recruitment events such as career fairs, conferences, and trade shows;
Creating and updating recruitment materials and coordinating event logistics and; Tracking recruitment outcomes and providing input to improve strategies and processes;
Managing all stages of the recruitment process in alignment with GN policies, procedures, and HR best practices;
Facilitating the Selection Committee's participation throughout the hiring process to ensure the adherence to GN policies, procedures and Article 23 provisions and to inform each Committee member of their respective roles;
Collaborating with regional HR teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of staffing requests;
Providing input into new recruitment tools and materials, including resources about community life and relocation support;
Develop briefing notes, reports, press releases and other submissions to update the Department regarding recruitment/marketing initiatives, statistics, and other relevant information.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized:
Undergraduate degree in human resources, business administration, or related field;
Two (2) years of related work experience in the human resources field, such as recruitment or staffing.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applications may submit their resume in any of the official laguages of Nunavut. Fluency in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset. Knowledge of Inuitcommunities, 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 for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
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.