Territorial Specialist - Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Job Summary
Department Information
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.
Job Information
The Territorial Specialist, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), leads the development and delivery of a territory wide MAiD service that ensures safe, compassionate, and equitable access for residents across the Northwest Territories. Based in Yellowknife, this role provides expert case management, supports clients and families throughout the MAiD process, advises healthcare providers, and advances system wide planning, evaluation, and education. Working collaboratively with partners across NTHSSA, HRHSSA, TCSA, and DHSS, the Specialist champions culturally safe, trauma informed care and plays a key role in shaping the future of MAiD services in the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of MAiD services across the territory.
- Provide case management and follow up for individuals seeking information or accessing MAiD.
- Serve as a resource for clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Ensure alignment with the Criminal Code of Canada, NWT legislation, and DHSS MAiD Interim Guidelines.
- Promote equitable, respectful, and safe MAiD care throughout the NWT.
- Collaborate with territorial partners and senior leadership to implement and expand MAiD services.
- Apply project management, evaluation, and change management approaches to system development.
- Prepare the system for national MAiD changes, including new eligibility categories.
- Provide mentorship, oversight, and occasional acting leadership within Continuing Care.
- Navigate sensitive client situations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility.
- Uphold culturally safe, trauma informed practices that honour Indigenous experiences and histories.
- Will be required to meet with clients in a clinical setting or home visit and assist practitioner during MAID provisions
Key Qualifications
- A Baccalaureate of Nursing AND 10 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
OR
- A Masters of Nursing AND a minimum of 5 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Labour Market Supplement
The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions
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.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
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 # 27618
Closing Date: March 23, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259. - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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