Our Mission:

To work in partnership with municipal governments to enhance social and economic opportunities in self-governing, sustaining communities as well as contributing to Nunavut's economic growth and social well-being by ensuring effective planning, procurement, delivery and operation of government assets.

Our Vision:

Healthy communities thriving physically, socially, economically and culturally, in the spirit of Inuuqatigiinniq. That all Nunavummiut have access to quality facilities which not only meet their basic infrastructure requirements, but contribute to the culture that bonds them to their communities, while at the same time keeping them in step with the rest of the world through the implementation of the best available technology.

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 supplies central government services including, contracts, purchasing, records management and property management. It provides Information Technology (IT) and Management (IM) support to all departments. It offers technical services to departments regarding capital construction and is responsible for maintenance of assets.

CGS is also 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 has adopted a set of principles and values that flow naturally from the ones set out in the Bathurst Mandate. 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;
• Increasing Nunavut’s self reliance by supporting the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI Policy) will contribute to the economic development and prosperity of Nunavut; and
• 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.