2024-07-07 from nnsl.com
At a time when jurisdictions across Canada are struggling to recruit and retain healthcare workers, the Government of Nunavut extended a variety of perks.
Wage increases, retention bonuses, assistance in paying back student loans, and tuition forgiveness for working in Nunavut were part of a package of incentives devised to make the territory a more attractive place to find employment.
Several Nunavut communities have had to temporarily reduce services or even close healthcare centres due to shortages of staff.
The bonuses are in place until at least Aug. 1, 2025.
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