Inventory Control Analyst

Title: Inventory Control Analyst
Department: Health 
Community: Iqaluit   
Requisition Number: 853
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $113,146 to $128,412 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: August 7, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Iqaluit Health Services (HIS), the Inventory Control Analyst (Analyst) plays a critical role in maintaining optimal inventory levels across IHS. This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing inventory data, identifying trends, and forecasting future needs to support efficient supply chain operations. By ensuring accurate stock levels, the Analyst helps prevent overstock and stockouts, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency. As a key first point of contact, the Analyst locates and expedites orders, resolves discrepancies against purchase orders, and processes product returns, and clarifies policy and procedural requirements. The position also ensures that all areas of IHS are stocked with appropriate levels of medical consumables for their operations.

The Inventory Control Analyst’s main responsibilities are but are not limited to:

• Ensures IHS maintain adequate inventory; coordinates with materials management “return” and “recall” items in a timely manner;
• Analyzes consumption patterns and forecast future inventory needs based on historical data and operational trends;
• Maintains and updates inventory databases and software systems;
• Collaborates with procurement, clinical, and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate replenishment of supplies;
• Conducts regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to verify accuracy;
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS), and internal inventory control policies;
• Oversee the full lifecycle of inventory: acquisition, storage, internal distribution, and disposal.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized:

• Graduate of a post-secondary certificate in purchasing, supply chain, or business-related program;
• Minimum five (5) years previous experience in purchasing, accounts payable, supply chain;
• Previous experience in inventory control in a healthcare setting;

• Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) by Air and WHIMIS certification;

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

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.