Senior Public Trustee Officer
Government of Nunavut · Iqaluit · CA$99,556–CA$113,016 (stated in the posting)
Title: Senior Public Trustee Officer
Department: Justice
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 1057
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $99,556 to $113,016 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: November 6, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit
Reporting to the Deputy Public Trustee, the Senior Public Trustee Officer performs investigative, analytical, technical, bookkeeping and financial management, legal support, case management, and communications functions within the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT). The position supports the administration of estates and trusts and works closely with families, represented persons, legal and financial institutions, and community organizations across Nunavut. The Senior Public Trustee Officer manages financial and legal matters on behalf of individuals requiring a substitute decision maker, communicates complex financial and legal requirements to members of the public, and assists in ensuring estates and trusts are administered in accordance with Nunavut legislation.
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.