Work environmentReady to take your career somewhere extraordinary? Join us in Canada’s Western Arctic, where meaningful work meets unforgettable life experiences. Opportunities may be based in the vibrant regional hub of Inuvik or in the coastal and tundra communities of Tuktoyaktuk, Sachs Harbour, or Paulatuk—each offering a unique connection to northern cultures, landscapes, and ways of life.
Here, the North isn’t just where you work—it’s how you live. These welcoming communities are rich in Inuvialuit culture, strong community spirit, and a deep connection to the land and sea. Outside of work, life unfolds through seasonal celebrations, time on the land, and the everyday adventure of living in one of the most spectacular regions in Canada—from the Beaufort Sea coastline to vast tundra, rivers, and wildlife-filled landscapes.
The Western Arctic is also the gateway to some of Canada’s most remarkable protected areas, including Ivvavik National Park, Aulavik National Park, Tuktut Nogait National Park, and the iconic Pingo Canadian Landmark, home to the world’s largest concentration of ice-cored hills. For those ready to step outside the ordinary, this is a place where your work can make a real difference—while you experience a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in the country.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to create an inventory of applications that may be used to fill various Parks Canada positions in the Western Arctic Field Unit.
Applicants included in the inventory may be referred for one or more opportunities based on screening criteria and the needs of the position(s) to be staffed. As positions become available, applicants who meet the required qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
📢 Northern Allowances:
▻ Isolated Post Allowances (IPA): The total amount of these allowances will normally fall between $21,000 to $55,000 per year depending on the work location (and whether the employee has dependents).
▻ Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA): The vacation travel assistance payment is provided twice per year to the employee and each eligible dependent. The VTA rates are updated every 6 months (April & October) and rates vary for each work location.
*The above rates include taxes and are subject to change.
📢 We Also Offer:
▻ Relocation Assistance: You may be eligible for relocation assistance.
▻ Training, Development & Education Opportunities: Opportunities for training and career development may include: multi-year-learning plans, education assistance, in-person and online training, and more!
▻ Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and benefits including health, dental and drug coverage.
▻ Employee & Family Supports: Supports through the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and other services.
By applying today you are not applying for one job, but many! Applying to this inventory will allow you to be considered for different positions in the Western Arctic Field Unit.
In the application, we will ask you to select which of the below areas of work you are interested in. Responding “no” to one of these questions will NOT eliminate you from consideration. It will help us match you with a suitable opportunity.
Areas of Employment with Parks Canada in the Western Arctic Field Unit:
• Resource Conservation (cultural and ecological sciences)
• External Relations (communications)
• Community Relations & Visitor Experience (Indigenous partner and visitor engagement)
• Human Resources
• Finance & Administration
• Asset Management (infrastructure and maintenance)