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COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
The Department of Community and Government Services (CGS) is responsible for programs and services that support Nunavut’s communities. CGS provides community development and training for staff, along with programs and funding that enhance each community’s capacity to effectively deliver municipal services.
CGS is responsible for central government services including, contracts, purchasing, records management and property management. It supplies Information Technology (IT) and Management (IM) support to all departments. It provides technical services to departments regarding capital construction and is responsible for maintenance of assets.
CGS provides protection services. The department is responsible for the electrical and mechanical inspections of buildings, the Fire Marshall’s Office, search and rescue services, emergency preparedness and for associated training initiatives.
Principles and Values
CGS believes that:
- Supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) is the context in which we develop an open and responsive department, incorporating traditional activities and values in our programs and services.
- Partnering with community governments and stakeholders is the basis to developing cooperative, working relationships.
- Training and learning promotes healthy, self-governing, sustaining communities by building capacity. This will strengthen Nunavut and allow for increased self-reliance and community empowerment.
- Identifying opportunities for on-the-job training and mentoring of existing staff to improve in-house technical expertise will enhance opportunities for our youth and to increase Inuit employment levels.
- Increasing Nunavut’s self reliance by supporting the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI Policy) will contribute to the economic development and prosperity of Nunavut.
Community Support Services
CGS provides Municipal Transfer Payments and develops community capacity through partnerships and training programs for elected officials and municipal staff. Communities are assisted with program and service delivery through monitoring and evaluation services. CGS is also responsible for consumer services and protection through legislation, public awareness and information campaigns and by the licensing of lotteries and businesses.
Capital Planning and Technical Services
CGS provides planning and design management services for government projects carried out on behalf of communities and client departments. Assists clients in identifying their long-term capital requirements and operational guidelines. Develops government-wide technical standards for infrastructure. It operates and maintains government’s leased and owned facilities.
Government Services
CGS provides records management and central contracting, procurement and property management services for all government departments. It develops, delivers and supports the information technology (IT) infrastructure that enables the Government of Nunavut to deliver its programs over an efficient and shared voice and data processing network. Acts as the shared procurement, delivery and operations centre for all information systems.
Protection Services
CGS is responsible for the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) and electrical/mechnical inspections of buildings. Under the “Fire Prevention Act”, Civil Emergency Measures Act” and various Federal Legislation, Protection Servcies provides guidance and response to all Territorial Emergencies.
Petroleum Products Division
PPD acquires, transports, stores and distributes petroleum products to those communities in Nunavut that are not serviced by the private sector. The division ensures that petroleum products are stored and distributed in an effective, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Manages the Petroleum Products Revolving Funds.
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