Travel Specialist
Government of Nunavut · Iqaluit · CA$85,852–CA$97,436 (stated in the posting)
Title: Travel Specialist
Department: Health
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1024
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $85,852 to $97,436 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: October 23, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to all Nunavut Inuit.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, the Travel Specialist (Specialist) is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and accounting of timely and cost-effective travel for Medical Travel and Duty travel for Department of Health staff, by arranging timely, accurate and high-quality travel, accommodation and meals to a location where appropriate treatment can be provided. The Specialist is expected to be cross trained to perform either medical travel related duties or duty travel and cover for these functions during periods of peak activity and absences of other travel specialist. These will include being familiar with the Medical Travel and Duty Travel process and procedures well as arranging timely, accurate and high-quality services for employees, contractors, patients and escorts.
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.