Police Officer

                                               Fast-track your career and become a fully trained Police Officer in just 6 months!

About Us

The Nunavik Police Service is responsible for policing duties covering the 14 villages of the Nunavik Region in Northern Quebec. In addition to providing competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and advancement, offering our employees a multitude of pathways to develop their talents, seize new challenges, and progress in their career.

Why choose a Career with us?

• Become a police officer in only 6 months through the RCMP Depot Police Academy
• As a police officer with the NPS you will be equipped with state-of the-art technology including body cameras
• Serve your community with pride and integrity
• Embrace and promote the Inuit cultural values and traditions
• Collaborate with community members to ensure safety and well-being
• Develop strong relationships built on trust and respect
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

About the role

The Nunavik Police Service is seeking individuals who are dedicated to making a difference as police officers. As a police officer, you will have the unique opportunity to protect and serve the community you are living in while honoring cultural traditions and fostering positive relationships.

Prerequisites

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen
• High School Diploma
• Be of good moral character
• Experience in a related field is considered an asset
• Must be holder of a valid driver’s license at the beginning of the training (JBNQA beneficiary applicants may be assisted in this matter)
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of Inuktitut or French is considered an asset
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of a police constable
• Not have been found guilty, in any place, of an act or omission defined in the Criminal Code as an offence, or of an offence referred to in section 183 of that Code under one of the Acts listed therein

Our Benefits

• Salary ranging from $55 745.66 to $98 965.49 after 48 months
• $8,500 to $20,861 paid as a cost-of-living
• Food allowance
• An annual bank of 500 hours (approx. 12 weeks)
• 3 paid return flights to the point of origin (Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Iqaluit, or any other Nunavik community) per year
• 6% employer RRSP contribution, 4% employee
• Group Insurance
• Furnished apartment in shared accommodation
• Constable working in Nunavik may also benefit from tax deductions

Shift Length

Our regular work week is 40 hours. Normal schedules comprise 5 days (8-hour shifts) or 4 days (10-hour shifts) per week depending on the community where you will be assigned. You will also be required to remain on call outside your regular hours of work. On-call employees are paid 25% of their regular hourly rate. Employees called back to work are paid 3 hours at time and a half (x1.5)

Are you ready to make a last impact as a Nunavik Police Officer? Take the first step towards a rewarding career, apply today, and help shape a safer future for our communities!

Please apply through the below link:

https://www.nunavikpolice.ca/en/careers/apply/

If you have any other questions, please contact the Human Resources department by email at the following address **@*************.**

NOTE

To meet the Quebec Police Act’s equivalence standards, the Nunavik Police Service will send recruits to the RCMP’s Depot Police Academy in Regina. Applicants must be willing to attend and pass the 26-weeks basic training program before starting their assignment with the Nunavik Police Service.

The Nunavik Police Service will pay the recruit’s tuition fees and pay them a salary of $700.83 per week during the 26- week basic training program. In exchange, applicants must be willing to sign an agreement to stay in the employ of the NPS for five years.