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.

The Regional Director, Central (RDC) will work closely with the regional, and territorial managers and directors and the broader Child, Family and Community Wellness teams and Indigenous governments to ensure that children, youth, family and community needs are being supported and addressed. They will also contribute to the development of the program area across the territory through their participation on cross- territory initiatives and projects.

The RDC is accountable to provide leadership to a diverse, cohesive, multi-disciplinary team spread across the Yellowknife region, inclusive of Lutselk'e and Fort Resolution. The incumbent ensures a client and family centered care delivery approach with a focus on quality and safety and developing the long-term strategy as part of the broader team. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable Child and Family Services legislation and an ability to support compliance with statutory requirements in alignment with organizational policies and standards.
• Ability to lead and manage in an inter-disciplinary, ever changing, and diverse environment, including an ability to lead and manage off-site operations.
• Knowledge of community development, including theoretical and practical understanding of community development issues and best practices.
• Knowledge of the historical and contemporary context of Indigenous peoples in Canada, including the impacts of the Sixties Scoop, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and relevant federal legislation. 
   

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Bachelor's degree in social work plus eight years' relevant experience, including three years managing people and resources.
• Must meet GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker requirement.

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.