Territorial Manager, Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
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 Manager, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is responsible for providing territorial leadership and operational oversight to ensure the consistent, high-quality delivery of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology services across the Northwest Territories. The position leads the development and implementation of standards, protocols, and service delivery strategies aligned with DHSS legislation and NTHSSA policies, while managing day-to-day clinical operations in the Yellowknife Region.
Through collaboration with regional managers, system leaders, and partner agencies, the Manager supports territory-wide program development, promotes best clinical practices, and ensures services are responsive to regional needs while achieving optimal system-wide outcomes for NWT residents. The position manages an annual operating budget of approximately $2 million and oversees a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and support staff.
Rehabilitation services in the NWT are delivered through four regional teams located in Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, and Yellowknife, and include audiology, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy services. All regional teams provide OT, PT, and SLP services, while audiology services are provided in Yellowknife and Inuvik. Services are delivered to both regional centres and smaller communities using a variety of methods, including community travel clinics, telehealth, and remote service delivery models. Child Development Teams are embedded within the Yellowknife and Inuvik rehabilitation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides territorial leadership for planning, standardization, and delivery of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology services across the NWT
- Assesses service needs, establishes priorities, and leads territory wide program development in collaboration with DHSS, NTHSSA leadership, regional partners, and stakeholders
- Leads delivery of equitable, accessible, safe, and client centred Audiology and SLP services; provides subject matter expertise and strategic direction to regional programs
- Monitors service quality and performance, implements improvement initiatives, evaluates outcomes, and reports risks, incidents, and results to senior leadership
- Leads quality improvement, accreditation readiness, policy development, clinical standards, care pathways, and competency development to support consistent practice
- Collaborates with system partners to balance territorial consistency with regional service needs and supports implementation through communication, travel, and oversight
- Provides human resource and financial management, including staffing, performance management, labour relations, succession planning, and budget oversight
Key Qualifications:
- Master's in Audiology or Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
AND
- Five (5) years of clinical Audiology or SLP practice.
Equivalent Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree Audiology or Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
AND
- Ten (10) years of clinical Audiology or SLP practice
Additional Requirements:
- Maintain membership with Speech and Audiology Canada (SAC) and licensure as an Audiologist or Speech Language Pathologist in a Canadian province.
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.
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 # 27714
Closing Date: May 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $62.38 per hour to $74.51 per hour (approximately $121,641. - $145,295.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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