Working as an International Student in Nunavut (2026)
Short answer
In Nunavut, international students follow the federal rules: up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are in session and unlimited hours on campus or during scheduled breaks. The territory's general minimum wage is $20.17 an hour (since September 1, 2026), so a 24-hour week pays $484 before deductions. Kept up every week of the year, that is about $22,532 after 2026 income tax, CPP and EI.
- Minimum wage
- $20.17/hr
- Rank 1 of 13
- 24 h week, gross
- $484
- Before deductions
- 24 h every week, net
- $22,532
- per year after 2026 tax
- School-year estimate
- $24,977
- 1,408 h, after tax
Who this is for: International students studying in Nunavut — Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat and beyond — who want to know what a part-time job really pays, where to look, and which territorial rules and graduate pathways apply.
Work-hour rules in Nunavut
IRCC sets these, not Nunavut: see the international students hub for conditions, SIN and scams.
Sources: IRCC: Work off campus as an international student; IRCC: Work on campus as an international student — checked October 2026.
Minimum wage and student pay in Nunavut
Nunavut has no separate student minimum wage, so a student job pays at least the general $20.17 an hour. Highest general minimum in Canada. Nunavut ranks 1st of 13 for its general minimum wage; full details are on the Nunavut minimum wage page. Next change: Reviewed periodically; last raised Sept 1, 2026.
Nearby: Northwest Territories $17.20, Manitoba $16.40.
Take-home pay on a part-time student schedule
Each row assumes you work the same hours every week of the year at Nunavut's $20.17 minimum wage, taxed as a 2026 resident of Nunavut with basic credits only (estimate).
| Hours / week | Weekly gross | Yearly gross | Yearly after tax | Weekly after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $202 | $10,488 | $9,902 | $190 |
| 15 | $303 | $15,733 | $14,748 | $284 |
| 20 | $403 | $20,977 | $19,352 | $372 |
| 24 | $484 | $25,172 | $22,532 | $433 |
School-year scenario: 32 weeks of classes at 24 hours plus 16 weeks of scheduled breaks at 40 hours is 1,408 hours — about $28,399 before tax and $24,977 after CPP, EI and income tax. Use the Nunavut salary after tax calculator for other amounts.
Nunavut's territorial basic personal amount is $19,274 (lowest bracket 4%) and the federal one is $16,452, so the first dollars you earn carry little or no income tax. On $25,172 a year (24 hours every week) the estimate is $773 federal tax, $168 Nunavut tax and $1,700 in CPP and EI. Tuition amounts and your residency status for tax can change the result.
Source: CRA: Taxes for international students studying in Canada — checked October 2026.
Where to find work in Nunavut
Main cities for student jobs: Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Cambridge Bay. Start with your campus career centre and on-campus job board, then:
Nunavut's official languages are Inuktut, English and French. If you are studying here, list any Inuktut you have learned on your resume, and ask your school which local employers hire students, since not every local job is posted on national boards.
Not sure which job to aim for? See the best part-time jobs for international students, each with a resume and interview example.
Your rights at work in Nunavut
Nunavut's territorial rules on pay, overtime and breaks cover you like any other worker. Unpaid or below-minimum wages? Contact Nunavut Labour Standards Compliance Office (opens in a new tab).
Staying in Nunavut after graduation
We couldn't confirm a current graduate-specific stream on official territorial sources in October 2026, so we don't list one here.
Federally, most graduates start with a post-graduation work permit and work toward the Canadian Experience Class.