Rehabilitation Clinical Program Assistant
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
Reporting directly to the Territorial Manager, Physiotherapy (Manager), the incumbent, under the direction and supervision of the Manager, provides research, analytical, and administrative support to the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-language Pathologists, Audiologists, Territorial Coordinator, Child Development Team, Territorial Coordinator Youth FASD and Territorial Specialists, Autism Spectrum Disorder. To perform this role, the incumbent must demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to the variety of disciplines involved in pediatric and adult rehabilitation, individual patient needs, service availability, and geographical and cultural diversity.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to employ organizational, analytical and research skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to ensure sensitivity to patient needs through acquiring knowledge relating to the geographical/cultural differences of patients, including how these differences affect the delivery of health care.
- 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 attained by:
A diploma in medical office management or one (1) year of office experience in a medical or health care setting. Completion of a medical terminology course is required.
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 7-Month Term.
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.
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.
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 # 27998
Closing Date: JUNE 26, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,277.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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