This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Located in Inuvik and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the RIWC provides expert advice to the COO and the regional management team in creating an organization and programs that are reflective of the regional Indigenous cultures. The incumbent provides knowledge of both Gwich'in and Inuvialuit cultures, and liaises routinely with regional Indigenous groups.

The role of the RIWC is primarily focused internally to the organization, with responsibility for organizational change and staff development. The incumbent works closely with the Indigenous Patient Advocate to support the provision of culturally safe care for Indigenous residents accessing acute care services in Inuvik, ensuring that identified policy and practice changes are locally implemented. The RIWC provides program supervision and spending authority for the Language and Cultural Liaison staff in Ulukhaktok, Fort McPherson, and Tuktoyaktuk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Indigenous cultures of the Beaufort Delta Region
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with regional and community with Indigenous groups and governments
• Ability to establish credibility with a range of health and social service professionals, clinical leaders, and administrators
• Skills related to health and social service program delivery
• Ability to develop and deliver programs and services that focus on training and development and educating about Indigenous culture
• Ability to write proposals, guidelines, and oversee contracted services
• Ability to lead teams, overcome challenges, bridge cultural gaps, and address misunderstandings in a respectful and teaching manner
• Ability to work independently

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A Diploma in Education, Counselling or Business Administration plus two years of related experience
• Being a person who has lived within the cultures of both Inuvialuit and Gwich'in peoples
• Experience working with regional Indigenous organizations
• Two years developing and delivering cultural programming
• Two years of experience writing proposals and managing contracts
• Two years of experience in a leadership role

Equivalencies: 

Certificate in Education, Counselling, or Business Administration plus three (3) years of related experience.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.