Building Official

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. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. 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.

The Department of Community Services (CS) in the Government of Nunavut provides essential community-facing services, ensuring accessibility, safety, and economic development across the territory. It oversees economic development, land use planning, consumer affairs, safety services, emergency management, and the Government Liaison Office (GLO).

By supporting local businesses and responsible land development, the department fosters sustainable growth while protecting consumer rights and ensuring fair business practices. Safety services and emergency management help safeguard communities by coordinating responses to public safety concerns and natural disasters.

The GLO function enhances government accessibility, creating a one-stop shop for Nunavummiut to access services and support. Through these efforts, Community Services strengthens resilience, economic stability, and community well-being, reflecting the government's commitment to sustainable development and responsive public service.