HCCW II
Government of Nunavut · Iqaluit · CA$78,089–CA$88,613 (stated in the posting)
Title: Home and Community Care Worker II
Department: Health
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1047
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $78,089 to $88,613 per year, 37.5 hour/week shift schedule
Northern Allowance: $16,818 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: November 6, 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 Nurse – Manager Iqaluit Home & Community Care, the Home & Community Care Worker II is a cornerstone of Nunavut’s health care system, ensuring that vulnerable clients receive safe, dignified, and culturally appropriate care in their homes. The position provides essential personal care and specialized support, including assistance with bathing, grooming, mobility, medication reminders, and individualized care for palliative, rehabilitation, and post-acute clients. Through these responsibilities the position plays a vital role in sustaining community health and advancing the Government of Nunavut’s commitment to equitable and culturally safe health services.
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.