Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiologist

Title: Tuberculosis Epidemiologist Department: Health Community: Iqaluit or eligible for remote work in Canada Requisition Number: 667 Type of Employment: Indeterminate (If successful appointee chooses Remote Work, it will be offered as a 3-year term) Salary range: $124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year (if successful appointee chooses Iqaluit) Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: May 15, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada. In accordance with the Government of Nunavut’s Remote Hiring Policy, this position is being advertised in the home community or is eligible for remote work. The Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiologist is an essential part of the TB team and develops, collects and analyses epidemiological data regarding TB in Nunavut. Reporting to the Manager Territorial TB Program, the role interprets this information to guide planning, priority setting and helps to monitor responses to frequent outbreaks across Nunavut’s 25 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. Department of Health The Department of Health is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at the Department of Health work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services. Apply To This Job