Resident Geologist

Location: Inner Nunavut (Rankin Inlet)

Overview
Resident Geologist – Minerals and Petroleum Division, Government of Nunavut.

The Minerals and Petroleum Division is building a sustainable resource exploration and development sector across Nunavut. The Resident Geologist advises government and communities, promotes a sustainable mineral industry, supports community capacity, and interprets statutes such as the Nunavut Mining Regulations, Nunavut Land Use Plan, Nunavut Agreement, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice and guidance to government and Nunavut communities on mineral exploration and development.

Interpret and apply the Nunavut Mining Regulations, Nunavut Land Use Plan, Nunavut Agreement, and other relevant policies and legislation.

Support the development of community capacity to benefit from mineral resource exploration and development.

Participate in the Minerals Management Team and collaborate with partners to achieve sustainable mineral industry goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geological Sciences, or a related field.

Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.

Registration as a Professional Geoscientist is considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are considered assets.

Fluency in any of Nunavut’s official languages (Inuktut, English, French) is preferred; multilingualism is an asset.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Medical and dental benefits.

Defined benefit pension plan.

Relocation privileges.

Opportunities for training and career advancement.

Language Requirements
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce and will give priority to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

Applicants must obtain written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department if they are a Government of Nunavut employee serving a probationary period.

Possession of a criminal record will not disqualify candidates, but an assessment will be made against the scope and duties of the position.

Foreign post‑secondary education credentials must be assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution; failure to do so may result in rejection of the application.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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