Our Operations

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has a wide variety of responsibilities in Nunavut. Land, water, and mineral resources on Crown land are managed through the Operations directorate. The Intergovernmental Affairs and Inuit Relations directorate looks after Inuit interests as they pertain to their development, economic development, and the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The Contaminated Sites directorate handles the management and remediation of contaminated sites in Nunavut under INAC’s responsibility.

Regional employees also perform internal functions related to finance, human resources, informatics, contracts and administrative services, and information management.

Overseeing and coordinating all of these programs, services and operational responsibilities in Nunavut is the Executive Office, which includes the Regional Director General, advisors, policy and planning, and communications. The Executive Office maintains a close reporting relationship with INAC headquarters in Ottawa.

Operations Directorate

Five divisions operate within this directorate. The Environment division coordinates regional environmental and land use planning activities associated with Article 11 and 12 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement in order to guide resource use and development in Nunavut. The Land Administration division is responsible for the management of surface and subsurface rights on Crown land in Nunavut to ensure the wise use of land resources through legislation and policies. The Mineral Resources division manages sustainable mineral resource development on Nunavut’s Crown land. The Water Resources division’s role is to conserve, protect and increase understanding of Nunavut’s water resources. The Field Operations division inspects and enforces leases, licences, and permits issued by the department in Nunavut.

• Environment
• Field Operations
• Land Administration
• Mineral Resources
• Water Resources

Intergovernmental Affairs and Inuit Relations Directorate

This directorate oversees the operations of three divisions: the Economic Development division supports the development of a successful and diversified economy; Intergovernmental Affairs facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement; and the Inuit Development Programs division helps coordinate the delivery of programs to support Inuit development projects in Nunavut.

• Economic Development
• Intergovernmental Affairs
• Inuit Development Programs

Contaminated Sites Directorate

The Contaminated Sites directorate manages contaminated sites located on Crown land in Nunavut that fall under Indian and Northern Affairs Canada’s control. This is done by identifying waste/contaminated sites located on Crown land for which the department is liable, assessing environmental impacts, cleaning up and managing contaminated sites on a priority basis, providing advice to Northerners, and educating Nunavummiut on contaminants.

• Contaminated Sites

Nunavut Regional Office Overview (PDF 71 Kb) in PDF format.

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