Vice Principal #305128

Government of Nunavut; Arviat; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nunavut Northern Allowance $21,113 pr.

Job summary

Located in Arviat, Nunavut, Qitiqliq Middle School seeks a Vice-Principal to support instructional leadership and foster a culturally respectful learning environment.

You will collaborate with the Principal to promote literacy, inclusion, and student well‑being, drawing on Inuit Societal Values and local partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree required.
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a formal or informal school leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of classroom teacher experience.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional leadership with the Principal to advance literacy and inclusive practices.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive school climate supporting student and staff well‑being.
• Coach staff, lead PLCs, and use student achievement data to support improvement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and community members in northern contexts.

Skills

Leadership teamwork

Literacy focus

Culturally responsive practice

Coaching PLCs

Education

Bachelor of Education

Nunavut teaching certificate eligibility

2+ years school leadership

5+ years classroom teaching

Job description

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendars.

Closing date for applications: October 29, 2026

About this Opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, is seeking community-minded dedicated school leaders who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As Vice ‑ Principal, you will support instructional leadership and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture. Working collaboratively with the Principal, you will help foster strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. You will assist in supporting student success, promoting culturally responsive learning environments grounded in Inuit Societal Values, and advancing school priorities related to literacy, inclusion, and student well ‑ being.

Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut , Qitiqliq Middle School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 200 students in a 6-8 setting with a staff of 26 . The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values . The Department of Education is committed to

Pilimmaksarniq/

Pijariuqsarniq

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/)

Ikajuqtigiinniq

are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:

• Promotion of the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Education degree

• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in

  Nunavut (International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian

  teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a formal or informal school leadership

  role (e.g., Vice ‑ Principal, department head, instructional coach, or

• Minimum 5 years of classroom teacher experience

Core Leadership Competencies

• Demonstated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally

  responsive school climate, supporting student and staff well ‑ being.

• Demonstrated ability to support instructional leadership in collaboration

  with the Principal, with a focus on literacy development and inclusive

  instructional practices.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to instructional improvement through

  coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and the use of

  student achievement data to support student success.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful

  relationships with students, staff, families, and community members,

  particularly in northern and cross ‑ cultural contexts.

Assets and Preferred Experience

Language and Cultural Assets

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).

• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

• Experience supporting bilingual and ESL programming.

Instructional Leadership

• Graduate level training in education.

• Demonstrated experience supporting positive school ‑ wide behaviour and

  learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective

  Behaviour Supports).

School Operations & Systems

• Experience assisting with the implementation of operational directives and

  departmental requirements, including collaboration with the District

  Education Authority (DEA) and Regional School Operations (RSO).

• Experience supporting site ‑ based school operations, such as scheduling,

  supervision, student support processes, or contributing to school

• Exposure to school ‑ based budgeting or resource management,

  supporting fiscally responsible decision ‑ making under the guidance of the

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range (Certified Vice-Principal): from $108,201 prorated/annum to

  $157,970 prorated/annum.

• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Arviat, Nunavut : $21,113

  p rorated/annum.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a

  valid Nunavut teaching certificate.

• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-

  school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the

  Nunavut Department of Education. Applications that do not include this

  documentation will not be considered.

• Principals and Vice Principals are required to obtain a Certificate of

  Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.

Mandatory Documentation

• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and

  Vunerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to

  the start date as indicated above.

• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada

  The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations

• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most

  recent) and 2 former supervisors.

• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Please include the posting number QMS 2627 14173 in the subject line of your email.

Posting Authorization

This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations