This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of Norman Wells NT.

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.

Located in Norman Wells, the Regional Manager, Career Development (Manager) reports to the Regional Superintendent, and leads the delivery of career and employment development programs for the Region and ensures that an integrated case management approach for clients, including Income Assistance and Apprenticeship is incorporated into the development and delivery of programs. The Manager participates with other Departments, Indigenous Government and Organizations; NGO's and outside agencies and the Federal Government to plan and develop integrated approaches to labour market programing that make the best use of available resources. This position leads the development of annual regional plans based on labour market trends and consistent with the Department's objectives.    

The Manager ensures the provision of service coverage to five communities and supervises Career Development Navigators in Hay River and Fort Smith. The incumbent acts on behalf of the Regional Superintendent as required and actively participates in and contributes to the success of the regional management team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of the strategic goals and direction of the GNWT, ECE, Aurora College, Indigenous Governments and organizations and non-government organizations to provide context and direction for staff delivery of programs and services.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of NWT labour market, employment and training trends to ensure programs and services target client needs.
• Knowledge of career development, human resource development and adult learning theory and practices to ensure programs and services are appropriate for the client base.
• Communication, interpersonal, organizational, people management, time management, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the content and interpretation of the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certificate Act, Collective Agreement, Excluded Employee Handbook, the Public Service Act, the Human Resource Manual to support staff in making appropriate interpretations.
• Leadership and management skills to effectively manage, coach and supervise staff including the ability to evaluate worker performance.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply relevant knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and in the application of accounting theories and principles to ensure compliance with GNWT Financial legislation including the ability to analyze variance reports.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of general contracting protocols to ensure compliance with the GNWT's Financial Administration Act.
• Computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing applications to convey financial information, including a facility with computerized financial data bases.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A relevant degree and three (3) years of experience in the career development field including one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360 
NORMAN WELLS  NT  X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca

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