Inter-Provincial / Territorial Specialist
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Inter-Provincial/Territorial Specialist (Specialist) monitors, assesses, recommends the approval of, and facilitates the placement of children and youth served through Child and Family Services (CFS), including children, youth and their families who may require specialized services outside of the Northwest Territories.
The Specialist serves all CFS children and youth with complex needs, who require specialized placement services. Ultimately, this position recommends approval of all specialized placement requests to the Statutory Director and/or designated Deputy Director at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).
The Specialist is the lead for all inter-jurisdictional child, youth and family services for alerts, and requests for placement services inside and outside of the Territory. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring effective quality relationships between the NWT CFS system and all service providers (contracted and non-contracted) outside of the NWT, and for ensuring that the daily care needs of children and youth are being appropriately met by these resources.
This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The incumbent would be required to live and work in the Northwest Territories.
For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages inter-jurisdictional relations through the Inter-Provincial/Territorial desk including regular communication with provincial inter-provincial/inter-territorial desks to discuss placement processes, issues and inter-provincial alerts.
- Provide a lead role on behalf of the Manager, Program Services, and Statutory Director, to ensure that children/youth and families in out-of-territory (OOT) care, are effectively and appropriately supported, and that the issues precipitating their need for out-of- territory care are met in a timely manner.
- Provide direction and guidance to external service providers in order to improve or sustain high quality placements and services for children, youth and families.
- Assist the Manager, Program Services and Statutory Director in developing overarching strategic direction for placement services in CFS for the NWT.
Qualifications Required
- A Bachelor of Social Work Degree and three (3) years of related experience in the child and family services environment.
- Experience working in Northern and/or Indigenous environments is an asset.
- Equivalencies may include:
- A Master of Social Work Degree and two (2) years of related experience in the child and family services environment.
- A Social Work Diploma and five (5) years of related experience in the child and family services environment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Bona Fide Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is you must have the ability to be appointed as a Child Protection Worker under the NWT Child and Family Services Act.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27598
Closing Date: March 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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