Superintendent of Schools

Government of Nunavut; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Staff Housing

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut seeks a Superintendent of Schools to lead and oversee K–12 education in Baker Lake and Pond Inlet. You will ensure programs meet the Nunavut Education Program and reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles, while maintaining high educational standards.

Reporting to the Executive Director, School Operations, you will supervise principals, contribute to regional planning, and ensure schools are well resourced to deliver mandated duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee K–12 education across the region, aligning with the Nunavut Education Program.
• Ensure educational services reflect IQ principles and department requirements.
• Supervise Principals and support regional strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Report to the Executive Director, School Operations and participate in committee work as required.

Job description

Title: Superintendent of Schools

Department: Education

Community: Baker Lake, Pond Inlet

Type of Employment: 3 – year Term

Salary range: $142,582.00 to $203,688.00 per year,37.5hours/week

Northern Allowance: $24,767.00 - $29,149.00 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Union Status: Senior Management- Excluded

Closing date: October 9, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time

The employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

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

As this is a term position (3-year term), current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. This does not apply to successful appointees choosing Remote Work.

This position is part of the senior management team that contributes to and supports in the provision of the highest educational standards and services in Nunavut. Reporting to the Executive Director, School Operations (Executive Director); the Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) is responsible for helping to ensure that educational standards, services, and activities: (a) conform to the requirements set by the Department and, (b) reflect the strategic objectives set for the Region by the Executive Director; Assistant Deputy Minister, K-12 School Operations.

The Superintendent is accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of student-centered schools within their School District. In so doing, the incumbent ensures that school-based activities conform to the Nunavut Education Program and are responsive to the needs of the community. To achieve this, he / she directly supervises and supports those Principals (depending on school assignments) whose schools deliver Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) programming and ensures that the schools within their Region are well resourced to undertake their mandated duties. Further to this, the incumbent provides valuable insight which supports / contributes to effective strategic planning at the regional level.

The Superintendent assists the Department in the application of its Project Management Process Administrative Directive and participates in Committees (as and when required) that pertain to the activities of the Division and/or the Department as a whole. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that the services and supports they provide reflect / are aligned with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles.