Job Description
Job description
Title: Building Official
Department: Community Services
Community: Cambridge Bay and Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 562
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $113,146 - $128,412 per annum, 37.5 hour/week plus a Labour Market Adjustment of $15,000 annually
Northern Allowance: $21,309 to $18,887 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Positions are available in Rankin Inlet (1) and Cambridge Bay (1), Nunavut. Please specify in your cover letter your location preference.
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
Reporting to the Chief Building Official (CBO), as the successful candidate you serve as one of the team of territorial regulatory officials responsible for design and delivery of compliance programming to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) and other adopted codes or standards pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA). This position will work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the CBO. Buildings include those used for assembly, institutional, residential, commercial, mercantile and industrial occupancy, and range from simple to complex in size and design.
Title: Building Official
Department: Community Services
Community: Cambridge Bay and Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 562
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $113,146 - $128,412 per annum, 37.5 hour/week plus a Labour Market Adjustment of $15,000 annually
Northern Allowance: $21,309 to $18,887 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Positions are available in Rankin Inlet (1) and Cambridge Bay (1), Nunavut. Please specify in your cover letter your location preference.
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
Reporting to the Chief Building Official (CBO), as the successful candidate you serve as one of the team of territorial regulatory officials responsible for design and delivery of compliance programming to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) and other adopted codes or standards pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA). This position will work independently and as a team member under the supervision of the CBO. Buildings include those used for assembly, institutional, residential, commercial, mercantile and industrial occupancy, and range from simple to complex in size and design.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Building Official position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Cambridge offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
