Security Officer

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only. Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Security and Facility Maintenance, the Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff and visitors in all Nunatta Campus buildings, including the Main Campus, New Residence and Family Residence Units.

• Greet and welcome visitors to the college premises and provide guidance.
• Monitor and authorize entry and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to maintain security of college premises.
• Patrol the campus premises and check all fire exit doors to ensure they are closed, secured, accessible, unobscured and working properly.
• Assist with room/unit inspections to ensure compliance with all fire safety and health regulations.
• Ensure familiarity with fire safety procedures and that students living in the Residence leave the building during a fire alarm in a safe and orderly manner.
• Respond to calls from residents who need assistance with safety and security matters.
• Ensure students at the Main Campus follow rules and expectations and report all issues and incident reports to the Residence Manager.
• May be required to be on call.

• High school Grade 10 or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in security or a related field.
• Valid Class 4 driver licence; if not held on hire, must be obtained within 6 months.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

• Fluency in more than one of the official languages of Nunavut (Inuktut, English, French) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment.

Position is a term position until 2029. Current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed the successful candidate, subject to managerial approval. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorisation from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorisation must accompany the application for consideration.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their résumé in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.