Return to Written Question 16-12(5), asked by Mr. Patterson to the Minister of Personnel, concerning public service positions vacant in the Baffin region.

1. Positions vacant for more than three months: Broughton Island, social worker I; Hall Beach, social worker I; Iqaluit, three project officers, academic studies instructor, instructor-interpreter/translator program, regional superintendent of Social Services, mental health worker, finance and administration clerk, correctional officer I, cook, correctional officer I; Pond Inlet, classroom assistant, renewable resources officer trainee; Sanikiluaq, social worker IV, classroom assistant.

The exact location of two community justice specialist positions, one for Baffin North and one for Baffin South have not been finalized by the Department of Justice.

2. Positions vacant for more than three months because of housing: social worker I, Broughton Island.

This is an entry level position which does not normally require staff housing. The position was advertised twice, locally in Broughton Island.

The successful candidate in the second competition is from Pond Inlet. He will take up his duties as soon as he can locate private accommodations.