Become a Community Justice of the Peace with the Nunavut Court of Justice

Press Release

February 21, 2025

The Justice of the Peace Appointment and Remuneration Committee (JPARC) is now accepting written expressions of interest from eligible Nunavummiut for appointment as Community Justices of the Peace (JP) with the Nunavut Court of Justice (NCJ).

JPs make important decisions about individual rights and freedoms and are key to an effective, timely judicial system. They oversee a variety of administrative and adjudicative matters brought to court such as performing marriages, signing search warrants and conducting bail hearings. Specialized training is provided to perform more in-depth hearings. Community JPs are entitled to an annual base honorarium and additional payments when providing services.

The NCJ is seeking to appoint qualified individuals across the territory.

To be considered for recommendation, applicants must:

• Be at least 19 years old and under 75 years of age.
• Be a resident of Nunavut for at least 12 months.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Inuit Societal Values, the Inuit language, and their understanding of the community in which they would serve.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter, as well as the names and contact information of three references. All applications are to be emailed to ncj.chambers@gov.nu.ca. Applications are reviewed by the JPARC on an ongoing basis.

Once applications are reviewed, the JPARC will submit the recommendations to the Government of Nunavut which will make appointments in accordance with the Justice of the Peace Act.

For more information, please contact ncj.chambers@gov.nu.ca or call 867-975-6121.

Contact

Stephen Shaddock
Director, Policy and Planning
Department of Justice
867-975-6316
sshaddock1@gov.nu.ca

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