Regional Manager, Public Health
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 Manager is responsible for providing specific public health, prevention, screening, intervention, clinical nursing, and management expertise to the team. The incumbent evaluates and monitors program and service delivery using evidence based, best practice processes in an Integrated Service Delivery Model (ISOM). As the Manager of a large and diverse multi- disciplinary team, the incumbent shares the responsibility for the delivery of holistic and comprehensive community-based health programs and services in order to reduce and prevent the incidence of disease, promote the health status of the community, enhance community wellness and promote a healthy public policy. The Manager has expertise with respect to health prevention, health promotion and community development and provides clinical expertise to public health nursing staff, other regional Health Centre staff, and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current public health practices, acts, regulations, and protocols; including the ability to interpret, communicate and apply.
- Knowledge of current trends in public health prevention, intervention, and promotion.
- Ability to research, develop and evaluate programs.
Typically attained by:
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a minimum five (5) years of nursing experience in a community health/public health setting, or related environment. The incumbent must also possess at least one (1) year of management experience in a health care setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements:
Active registration with the Registered Nurses' Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and basic CPR with annual certification is mandatory to fulfill legal requirements of the Nursing Profession Act and to maintain skill levels.
GNWT Inquiries
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.
More Information
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 # 27980
Closing Date: June 30, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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