Nunavut means “our land” in the Inuktitut language. It became a separate territory in 1999 but has been part of Canada for more than 100 years. Nunavut’s many natural resources are creating new opportunities for work in mining, technologies and economic development.
Nunavut has a population of just over 33,300 people, living in 25 communities. It has the smallest population of any of Canada’s provinces and territories. Inuit have lived in Nunavut for thousands of years, and today they make up 85 percent of Nunavut’s population. Their traditional knowledge and values are an important part of life in the territory today.
Settlement in Nunavut
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General
- The Nunavut Handbook – A complete and handy directory and guidebook to Nunavut.
- Welcome to Canada: Publications for Newcomers – Publications by the Government of Canada to help you know what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada.
- Francophone Immigration: Information on immigrating to Canada as a French Speaker.
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Government Services
- Government of Nunavut – The official website of the government of Nunavut
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Information for immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada. Includes employment authorization, immigration applications, sponsorship and services available to newcomers.
- Service Canada: Services for Newcomers to Canada – Information about Government services for newcomers to Canada from acquiring personal documents to employment and raising a family.
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Health Care
Nunavut Health and Social Services – Nunavut governmental site explaining how to obtain territorial health insurance and services.
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Housing
- Apartment Rental Iqaluit – A list of resources to help you secure home rental in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
- Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Canada’s national housing agency. Information on buying a home, renting a home, mortgages, maintaining a home, safety in the home, renovations, and more.
- Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service – Property information from realtors across Canada.
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Legal
- Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center – Immigration law site features information on Canadian immigration and Canada employment placement services and visas.
- Canadian Human Rights Commission – Promotes knowledge of human rights in Canada, and to encourage people to follow principles of equality. To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.
- Justice Laws Website – provides Canadian law information in plain, straightforward English.
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Transportation
Service Canada: Driver’s Licence – Links to each province’s driver’s licence information page.
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Cultural
- About Nunavut – Learn about Nunavut: its history, people, culture, lifestyle, and more.
- Travel Nunavut – Travel Nunavut is Nunavut’s travel industry advocacy association.
- Government of Canada: Arts, Culture and Heritage – Learn about the vibrant people and cultural industries that contribute to the creation of a Canadian cultural identity.
Education in Nunavut
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International Credentials
- Canadian Information Centre For International Credentials – Collects, organizes and distributes information in regards to recognition of educational and occupational qualifications. It does not grant or assess qualifications, but rather promotes and provides information in this area.
- World Education Services – Established in 1974, WES is a not-for-profit organization specializing in foreign credential evaluation. Their major purpose is to facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country.
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Language
- Nunavut Literacy Council (NLC) – The Nunavut Literacy Council promotes literacy and supports literacy initiatives in the four official languages of Nunavut – Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English, and French.
- Canadian Language Benchmarks – The Learner Gateway for the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) provides an overview of Canada’s national language assessment system.
- CELPIP – Designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada for those applying to immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers Class, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and under various Provincial Nominee Programs.
- IELTS – IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by 7000 organizations worldwide.
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College and University
- StudyinCanada.com – Comprehensive listing of universities and colleges in Canada. Also contains scholarship and career information as well as virtual tours of selected schools.
- CanLearn – CanLearn provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what and where to study and how to cover the costs. The site aims to provide all the necessary resources (from interactive planning tools to information about savings programs, student loans, and scholarships) to Canadians facing important decisions when saving for, selecting and financing their post-secondary education. This is a Government of Canada site.
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Daycare, Primary and Secondary Schools
- Early Childhood Programs – The Early Childhood division offers support for early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age six and for licensed out-of-school programs for children up to age 12.
- Department of Education School Services – Information about public schools in Nunavut, including contract information for schools province-wide.
- Daycare Bear: The Canadian Childcare Providers Information Network – listings of childcare providers across Canada.
Employment in Nunavut
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Government Services
- Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) – Government of Canada’s website helping foreign-trained workers succeed in Canada. It provides valuable information for newcomers, persons planning to immigrate to and work in Canada, employers and various FCRO partners such as regulatory bodies and immigrant serving organizations.
- Nunavut Department of Education–Career Development – Career services are offered throughout the territory for individuals to access a wide variety of career training and development opportunities.
- Working in Canada – Government of Canada’s site providing employment information for newcomers to Canada. Find out about jobs, wages, qualifications, and what you need to to before and after arriving in Canada.
- Service Canada: Social Insurance Number – how to obtain a Social Insurance Number–you must have a SIN to work legally in Canada.
- Canadian Labour Market Information – General and detailed information on local labour markets across Canada.
- National Occupational Classification & Career Handbook – Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s labor market.
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Self-employment
- Canada Business–Services for Entrepreneurs – Provides information and support to develop your ideas and business plan, registering your business name, buying and financing a business, and various checklists and guides.
- Strategic Canada’s Business and Consumer Site – Timely business and consumer information: start a business and explore new markets, research trade and investment data by product or industry, keep up with technological innovation, access a library of consumer information.
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Trades
- Red Seal Trades – List of trades that fall under the Red Seal Program-a program maintaining the standard of excellence for skilled trades across the country.
- Nunavut Apprenticeship Trades and Occupations – Provides support services to help immigrants work in the trades in Nunavut.
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Job Search Websites
- Job Bank – Job Search, Job Match, Job Alert, Résumé Builder and Career Navigator tools are available, as well as a Training and Careers section that will help you identify career options. Also discover the latest trends, employment prospects and salary ranges of skilled trades and occupations. (A Government of Canada Site).
- Public Service Commission of Canada – The Public Service of Canada offers a wide variety of employment opportunities in many fields and areas of specialization.
- Government of Nunavut Jobs – Search for careers in the Nunavut public service.
- Workopolis – A source for finding employment and contract work in Canada. Search millions of jobs in all industries.
- Monster Board – Information on job opportunities in Canada.
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Professional Associations
Canadian Professional Organizations of Canada– Comprehensive list of professional associations in Canada.