Workplace first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Nunavut
If you run or manage a workplace in Nunavut — an office, shop, construction site or factory — the law requires you to have enough trained first-aiders on your staff, ready to help a colleague in an emergency.
An employer duty — to rescue a colleague
Workplace first aid is not a job qualification: it is the employer's duty to appoint and train enough first-aiders, scaled to headcount and risk level, so someone can act immediately if a colleague is injured. The exact number and rules depend on the regulations that apply in Nunavut.
What the law requires in Nunavut
How many designated first-aiders?
As in the NWT, the number and level of first aiders result from a risk assessment combining workers per shift and remoteness (close/distant/isolated). Work-site first aiders must hold an Intermediate or Advanced qualification. The extreme remoteness of most communities almost always raises the required service level.
As a Canadian province, Nunavut has its own occupational health and safety framework with jurisdiction over all workplaces.
Online training is recognized in Nunavut; the practical portion of CSA levels is normally in person, which complicates access in isolated regions.
Region specifics
- Nunavut shares the WSCC with the NWT and applies the same OHS Regulations and CSA standards.
- Extreme remoteness creates persistent challenges for in-person training access.
- New-employee orientation must include first-aid facility locations and emergency procedures.
Why it matters
A workplace emergency can happen at any time. When it does, the difference between a positive outcome and a tragedy often comes down to whether someone nearby is trained to respond. Having certified first aiders on staff isn't just a legal requirement — it's an investment in your team's safety.
Is this really what you're looking for?
Our first-aid and CPR courses are 100% online, lead to a recognized certification, and exceed the required standards; a hybrid option is also available and fits most needs. Choose the course that fits your situation:
The course
Our course, built to the CSA Z1210-17 standard, 100% online and leading to a certification, meets and exceeds this requirement.
CSA Z1210-17First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant
Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.
CSA Z1210-17First Aid – Healthcare Professional (16h) - Compliant with CSA Z1210-17
This 16-hour first aid training, compliant with the CSA Z1210-17 standard, is specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Upon completion, the candidate will receive a certification valid for two years, meeting the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard. Skills will be updated annually, and the training must be renewed every two years to maintain active certification. Tailored for nurses, it strengthens the safety of residents in long-term care facilities and other healthcare settings.
Specifically need the "Workplace first aid" certificate?
That specific regulatory certificate must be completed in full with the legislating body: Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC — jointly with the NWT).
Nunavut shares the WSCC with the NWT; the WSCC approves providers (CSA Z1210 compliance) and lists them on its website. A non-approved provider does not satisfy the requirement; its training only complements. Extreme remoteness further complicates access to in-person practical assessment.
Visit the official site — Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC — jointly with the NWT)