Career Development Navigator
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Job Information
The Career Development Navigator leads the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of Labour Market, Career, and Employment Development programs and services for residents across the Region. In this role, the Navigator ensures programs are responsive, high-quality, and cost-effective, while helping connect people to meaningful employment and career opportunities.
As a key representative of the department, the Career Development Navigator also supports delivery of the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification (ATOC) program within the region. This includes working closely with apprentices, journeypersons, and employers to support implementation of the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Act, Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Regulations, and certification standards. The role requires staying attuned to evolving labour market demands and policy changes, and adapting services in real time to meet regional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver general program services, including administration of program funds.
- Apprenticeship Program delivery.
- Provide group and individual career and employment case management to individuals facing labour-market barriers, from intake through retention.
- Promote and support community and employer engagement.
- Responsible for individual work planning and reporting within the units overall operations, and contributing to the development of territorial tools and resources.
Key Qualifications:
- A relevant post-secondary Diploma or Journey Certification and two (2) years of related experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a Term to April 2027.
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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
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 # 27684
Closing Date: April 8, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,273.
Application Assistance
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