Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Nunavut

Name: Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Nunavut
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Indigenous & Northern Communities

December 13, 2024

Indigenous & Northern Communities

Pages:30 pages29 min read

Author: Amanda Thompson, Nicholas Moroz

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This primer focuses on the issue of unemployment that impacts Nunavut’s overall labour market. It looks at the under-representation of Inuit people and the skills gaps that affect their participation in the workforce.

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As key industries in Nunavut recover from the pandemic, the economy is expected to grow over the next 20 years.

What is the central issue impacting Nunavut’s overall labour market? What is Nunavut’s largest employer, and in which part of the territory do people work? Are Inuit people represented equally in the federal and territorial public service workforce? What skills gaps exist in labour market outcomes between Inuit and non-Indigenous peoples? What is the reliance on out-of-territory workers, and is this dependency growing? And which industries offer opportunities to increase employment among Nunavut residents?

Read the primer for a full analysis.

Key findings
Challenges for a growing economy
Nunavut’s population and labour force
Challenges in the labour market
Conclusion
Appendix A: Methodology
Appendix B: Bibliography