Retail Store Department Head

The North West Company Inc. is proud of the active role we play within the communities we serve, striving to make a positive, progressive difference. Our contributions within the community of Pond Inlet, NU, are a testament to our commitment.

Pond Inlet is a traditional Inuit community located amid mountain ranges, with several dozen glaciers, picturesque fiords and inlets, ice caves, geological hoodoos and drifting icebergs, and is also a great place to see large pods of narwhal. Due to these picturesque features, Pond Inlet is sometimes called “Canada’s jewel of the North”.

Pond Inlet is also known as ‘Mittimatalik’. Because the suffix ‘-talik’ usually denotes a final resting place of a person whose name forms the first part of the word, ‘Mittimatalik’ means ‘the place of Mittima’s grave’ in Inuktitut. Who Mittima is remains a mystery to this day, but it is believed that it is named after someone significant to the community who is buried there.

The community’s population according to a 2016 Statistics Canada census is 1,617. Within this population, 95% of the residents are Inuit and the main languages spoken are Inuktitut and English. Pond Inlet is a remote community that can only be accessed through the Pond Inlet Airport. The nearest community is Arctic Bay, which is 238 km away.

Together, we will make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and build a brighter future for all.

– JIM CALDWELL

“I am deeply proud of the dedicated professionals who make a positive impact in the rural and remote communities of northern Canada through their work with Northern / NorthMart. Whether you’re a store manager, department manager, pharmacist, associate or any other position, the role you play in serving these communities is critical and meaningful.

Working in the north with Northern / NorthMart is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the world and contribute to the well-being of those you serve. Our team members have the chance to be a part of a community, to learn about and respect local customs and traditions, and to bring passion, energy, and a commitment to excellence to their work. They embody the values that we hold dear and are essential to success.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact and are interested in exploring the unique opportunities and challenges of working in the rural and remote communities of northern Canada, then a role with Northern / NorthMart might be the perfect fit for you. I want to thank you for considering joining our team and for your willingness to serve. Together, we will make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and build a brighter future for all.”