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Jobs, cost of living, immigration pathways, healthcare, and everything you need to settle in Nunavut in 2026.
Updated: November 2026
About Nunavut
Nunavut is Canada's newest, largest, and least populated territory. It has the highest minimum wage in Canada ($19/hr) and extreme isolation. No PNP program exists, but employer-sponsored LMIA work permits are available. Nunavut offers a truly unique cultural experience with Inuit heritage and Arctic wilderness.
About Nunavut
Nunavut covers 20% of Canada's land mass but has only 40,000 residents, mostly in small communities accessible only by plane. Iqaluit (pop. 8,000) is the capital. The territory was created in 1999 as a homeland for the Inuit people. English, French, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun are official languages. Government is the largest employer, followed by mining and healthcare.
Working in Nunavut
No PNP program exists, but employers can sponsor workers through federal LMIA work permits. Healthcare workers, teachers, construction workers, and government employees are in demand. Wages are the highest in Canada (minimum wage $19/hr, with many jobs paying $25-$40+/hr). Many positions include employer-provided housing, northern allowances, and flights home. The isolation premium is real — but so are the financial rewards.
Cost of Living
The highest cost of living in Canada. Groceries can cost 2-3x southern prices (a litre of milk can be $5-$8, bread $5-$8). Most goods are flown in. Rent in Iqaluit: $2,000-$3,000+/month (but many employers provide housing). No territorial sales tax. The combination of high wages and employer housing means many workers save significantly despite high goods costs.
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Immigration: Federal Pathways
Nunavut does not currently have a Provincial Nominee Program. Immigration is possible through federal programs (Express Entry, LMIA work permits) and employer sponsorship. Many employers in Nunavut can sponsor workers directly through the LMIA process, which is common for northern and remote positions.
Healthcare in Nunavut
Nunavut provides immediate healthcare coverage — no waiting period for new permanent residents. This is a significant advantage over provinces like Ontario and BC which have a 3-month wait.
- ✓ Doctor visits and specialist referrals
- ✓ Hospital stays and surgery
- ✓ Medical tests and diagnostics
- ✗ Dental care (adults)
- ✗ Prescription drugs (some provinces vary)
- ✗ Vision care (adults)