Victim Care Coordinator

Title: Victim Care Coordinator
Department: Justice
Community: Iqaluit
Type of Employment: Term

Salary range: $103,476 to $117,452 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 open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

As this is a term position ending March 31, 2031 current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

Reporting to the Victim Services Manager, the Victim Care Coordinator (Coordinator) will maintain and promote a victim care program for victims immediately after a crime has occurred. The Coordinator works with the Nunavut Victim Services team to aid in victim care, after care and trauma prevention. This position also provides practical assistance which will include public education on how to access services and assistance when a victim needs immediate support, referrals to other agencies and advocate on behalf of victims when needed. The Coordinator builds and maintains partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders like; Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Public Prosecution Service Canada, Mental Health, and Department of Community Justice employees. This position will also travel to communities to support victims before, during and after court proceedings.

The Coordinator will develop material and training for front line service providers such as Community Justice Outreach Worker, Community Social Services Workers, Mental Health Outreach Workers, Community Health Representatives and community counselors to address victims’ needs, and victim awareness. Partnering with community organizations, the Coordinator develops and maintains a Nunavut wide resource guideline for victims and identifies funding sources for community based and non-profit organizations to build capacity for resources for victims. Working as a liaison between victims and service providers such as Legal Aid, Family Services and other community partners on ways to offer immediate assistance to victims of crime. Additional responsibilities include program administration such as data collection, analysis and reporting.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, and Adult Education, along with two (2) years professional experience in the human or social services field. The candidate must be willing to travel to remote communities. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Department of Justice

The Department of Justice (JUS) plays a vital role in promoting and protecting peaceful, secure and resilient communities by administering a justice system grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

Public safety and crime prevention are key focuses for the department, which manages correctional facilities and oversees policing services through an agreement with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Through community-based programming and restorative justice principles, the department also provides culturally relevant alternatives to the formal justice system and supports victims of crime.

The department helps shape Nunavut’s future by drafting territorial laws, providing legal services to the Government of Nunavut and supporting the administration of Nunavut’s Courts. The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that all Nunavummiut have access to justice and live in safe, healthy communities.

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.