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City of Iqaluit

Pool and Facility Operator

Iqaluit, NU · On-site

Recreation Status: Full-time temporary position beginning January 5th 2026 and ending May 1 2026 ... Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC equipment, building control systems, pool ...

Canada Post

Post Office Assistant - Term

Iqaluit, NU · On-site

CA$25.01/hr

RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: On-Call Number of Vacancies: 2 Salary: $25.01 If you have ambition ... Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work Other Information Canada Post's values and ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for working temporary in Nunavut is $22.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does it mean to work as a temporary employee?

Working as a temporary employee means you are hired for a limited period, often to fill in for staff absences, to assist during busy seasons, or to complete specific projects. Temporary jobs can last from a few days to several months, depending on the employer's needs. Temp workers may be employed directly by a company or through a staffing agency, and they typically do not receive the same benefits as permanent staff. However, temporary work can provide valuable experience, flexibility, and a pathway to permanent employment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary worker?

To thrive as a Temporary Worker, you generally need adaptability, reliability, and a willingness to quickly learn new tasks, with a high school diploma or equivalent often required. Familiarity with basic office software, timekeeping systems, or industry-specific tools may be necessary depending on the assignment. Strong communication, teamwork, and punctuality help you stand out and integrate smoothly into different work environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for meeting employer expectations and succeeding in short-term or varied roles.

What are some common challenges faced by individuals in temporary roles, and how can they be effectively managed?

Temporary workers often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new environments, learning company-specific procedures, and building rapport with permanent team members. To manage these, it's helpful to approach each assignment with an open mindset, ask clarifying questions early on, and proactively seek feedback. Building strong communication skills and demonstrating flexibility can also help temporary employees integrate smoothly and make a positive impression, which may lead to future opportunities or long-term employment.

What is the difference between Working Temporary vs Contract Worker?

AspectWorking TemporaryContract Worker
CredentialsTypically requires basic employment documentation; no specialized certifications often neededMay require specific certifications or skills depending on the contract
Work EnvironmentVaries by industry; often in office, retail, or industrial settingsSimilar environments; project-based or short-term assignments
Employer UsageUsed by staffing agencies and companies for short-term staffing needsEngaged directly or through agencies for specific project durations

Working Temporary and Contract Worker roles both involve short-term employment, but Working Temporary positions are often more flexible and less specialized, while Contract Workers may require specific skills or certifications for particular projects. Both serve employers' needs for temporary staffing but differ slightly in scope and requirements.

What are common types of working temporary jobs?

Working temporary jobs include roles such as administrative assistants, retail associates, warehouse workers, hospitality staff, and seasonal positions like holiday retail or event staffing. These jobs often require flexibility, quick onboarding, and may involve short-term contracts or seasonal work, with some roles requiring specific skills or certifications.
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Infographic showing various Working Temporary job openings in Nunavut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,190 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Facilities Worker - ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᓐᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᔨ

City of Iqaluit

Iqaluit, NU • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The City of Iqaluit is looking for a Facilities Worker to join our team!
   
Title:                                       Facilities Worker
Department:                         Recreation
Status:                                    Full Time permanent
Rate of Pay:                           $34.25/ per hour 35 hours a week
Settlement Allowance:       $20,907.43 per annum
Union Status:                        Unionized
Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Facility Worker is responsible for establishing recreational programs through the operation and maintenance of the arena, curling rinks, ball fields, parks, and playgrounds.
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum Level of Education/Training:
  • Grade 10 or Equivalent
  • CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain

Minimum Level of Experience:
  • Up to 1 year of experience performing Custodial Duties.

Additional Requirements:
Indigenous Language: Required
Security: A Criminal Record Check is required for the position
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.
ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᒃᑯᑦ ᐃᖃᓗᓐᓂ ᕿᓂᖅᑐᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᓐᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᔨᑦᓴᒥᒃ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᒐᔭᖅᑐᒥᒃ ᐱᓕᕆᔨᑦᑎᓐᓄᑦ!
   
ᑕᐃᔭᐅᔾᔪᑎᖓ:               ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᓐᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᔨ
ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᕐᕕᖓ:             ᐱᖕᖑᐊᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ
ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑑᓂᖓ:               ᖃᐅᑕᒫᖅᑐᖅᓯᐅᑎ
ᑮᓇᐅᔭᓕᐊᖓ:                            $34.25/ᐃᑲᕐᕋᑕᒫᑦ ᐱᓇᓱᐊᕈᓯᐅᑉ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ 35 ᐃᑲᕐᕋᐃᑦ
ᓄᓇᓕᕐᒥᐅᑕᐅᓂᕐᒧᑦ
ᐃᑲᔫᓯᐊᑦᓴᖏᑦ:               $20,907.43
ᔫᓐᓂᐊᓕᕆᔩᑦ:                            ᔫᓐᓂᐊᓐᑯᓐᓄᑦ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᔪᑦ
ᑎᓕᒐᕆᓗᓂᐅᒃ ᐱᖕᖑᐊᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᑦᓴᖏᓐᓂᑦ ᑐᑭᒧᐊᑦᑎᑦᑎᔨᐅᑉ, ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᓐᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᔨᐅᔪᖅ ᐱᖕᖑᐊᖅᑐᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᑦᓴᓕᕆᔨᐅᓗᓂ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᓯᔾᔪᑎᖏᒍᑦ ᐊᒻᒪ ᒪᑭᒪᑎᑦᓯᔾᔪᑎᖏᒍᑦ ᐊᓐᓂᑭᑦᑐᕐᕕᐅᑉ, ᑰᓕᕐᕕᐅᑉ, ᐊᓇᐅᕖᑦ, ᒥᕐᖑᐃᓯᕐᕖᑦ, ᐊᒻᒪ ᓱᕈᑦᓯᓄᑦ  ᓯᓚᒥ ᐱᖕᖑᐊᕐᕖᑦ.
ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᒋᐊᓖᑦ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᓯᒪᒋᐊᓖᑦ:
ᐊᑦᓯᓛᖏᒍᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕈᑏᑦ/ᐱᓕᒻᒪᓴᖅᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦ:
  • ᒍᓚᐃ 10-ᒥᒃ ᐊᔾᔨᐸᓗᐊᓂᓪᓘᓐᓃᑦ
  • ᒪᑦᑐᓯᑦᓰᑦᑎᐊᓂᕐᒥᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓯᒪᓗᓂ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐊᓂᖅᑎᕆᔪᓐᓇᓂᕐᒥᑦ ᐱᔭᕇᕈᑎᖃᕐᓗᓂ
ᐅᕝᕙᓘᓐᓃᑦ ᐱᔭᕇᕈᑎᑖᕈᓐᓇᕐᓗᓂ
ᐊᑦᓯᓛᖏᒍᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖃᕐᓯᒪᒋᐊᓕᒃ ᐅᑯᓂᖓ:
  • ᐊᕐᕌᒍᒧᑦ ᐊᑕᐅᓯᐅᒐᓗᐊᒧᑦ (1) ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖃᓚᐅᕐᓯᒪᓗᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᓐᓂᒃ
        ᓴᓗᒻᒪᕐᓴᐃᔨᐅᓯᒪᓂᕐᒥᒃ.
ᐊᓯᖏᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᖁᔭᐅᔪᑦ:
ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑳᕐᓯᒪᔪᒧᑦ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖅ: ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᕈᓐᓇᕆᐊᓂᒃ
ᖃᓄᐃᒋᐊᖃᖏᓂᒃᑯᑦ: ᐃᖅᑲᖅᑐᐃᕕᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᓄᐃᓕᔭᐅᓯᒪᓂᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᐅᑎᖃᕆᐊᓕᒃ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᑦᓴᖅ ᐱᓪᓗᒍ
ᒪᓕᑦᑐᒋᑦ ᑎᑎᕋᕐᓯᒪᔪᑦ ᐋᑎᑯᓪ 23-ᒥ ᓄᓇᕘᒥᑦ ᓄᓇᑖᕈᑕᐅᓚᐅᖅᑐᒥ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᑉ, ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᕙᓐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᓄᓇᕘᒥᐅᑕᐃᑦ ᐊᑎᖃᖃᑕᐅᔪᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᒥ ᒪᓕᒍᑎᒃ ᒪᓕᒋᐊᓕᓐᓂᒃ.
ᐊᔾᔨᐸᓗᖏᑦ ᐱᖃᓯᐅᔾᔨᔪᑦ ᑲᑎᑦᑐᒋᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᓯᒪᔪᑦ ᐃᓱᒪᑦᓴᕐᓯᐅᕈᑎᐅᒍᓐᓇᑐᐃᓐᓇᕆᐊᓕᐅᔪᑦ.
La Ville d’Iqaluit est à la recherche d’une personne pour pourvoir un poste de préposé aux installations pour se joindre à son équipe.
   
Titre :                                       Préposé aux installations
Service :                         Service des loisirs
Statut d’emploi :                                    Temps plein permanent
Rémunération :                           34,25 $ par heure 35 heures par semaine
Indemnité d’établissement :       20 907,43 $ par année
Statut syndical :                        Syndiqué
Sous la responsabilité de la personne à la coordination des installations, le préposé aux installations est responsable de mettre en place des programmes de loisirs concernant l’exploitation et l’entretien de la patinoire, des pistes de curling, des terrains de sport, des parcs et des aires de jeux.
Formation et expérience requises :
Niveau minimum d’études/de formation :
  • Avoir terminé leur dixième année ou l’équivalent
  • Être titulaire d’une certification valide de RCR et de premiers soins ou capacité à obtenir

Niveau minimum d’expérience :
  • Au moins un an d’expérience dans l’exercice d’entretien des installations

Exigences supplémentaires :
Langue autochtone Requise
Sécurité : Une vérification du casier judiciaire est une exigence pour ce poste.
Conformément à l’article 23 de l’Accord sur les revendications territoriales du Nunavut, la priorité sera accordée aux bénéficiaires des revendications territoriales du Nunavut qui répondent aux critères.
Des équivalences qui comprennent une combinaison d’études et d’expérience peuvent être envisagées.
 

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