Strategic Recruitment Specialist

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 28413
Salary: $116,259 - $138,879
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Oct 27, 2026

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 Strategic Recruitment Specialist (Specialist) reports directly to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, and is responsible for leading, planning, researching, designing, implementation, collection, strategic analysis and interpretation, and presentation of recruitment and retention data within the Talent Acquisition Unit.  This position helps to enhance and provide expert recommendations and advice in support of informed decision-making related to current and future recruitment programs, retention programs, initiatives, promotional and marketing activities, and strategies.  The Specialist leads and coordinates the development and implementation of effective HSS human resource data collection, tools and practices, and trend analysis for other work done within the division, the HSS system, and Canadian and international health and social services professions and systems, to enhance the recruitment and retention of current and future health and social services (HSS) employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of trends and developments in recruitment and retention initiatives for careers in health and social services.
  • Knowledge of economic and sociological, quantitative, qualitative and statistical analysis and forecasting
  • Knowledge of programs and services that currently support health recruitment.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities, cultures and interests.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

  • A Bachelor's degree (in Social Sciences, Business, Human Resources, Economics, or other degree with an emphasis on statistical research) or equivalent, and a minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in a human resources or labour market environment with a focus on data management, labour market trends, workforce planning, and/or statistical analysis.

Equivalencies:

  • A Diploma (in Social Sciences, Business, Human Resources, Economics, or other degree with an emphasis on statistical research) or equivalent, and a minimum six (6) years of progressive experience in a human resources or labour market environment with a focus on data management, labour market trends, workforce planning, and/or statistical analysis.

 

  • A Masters (in Social Sciences, Business, Human Resources, Economics, or other degree with an emphasis on statistical research) or equivalent, and a minimum two (2) years of progressive experience in a human resources or labour market environment with a focus on data management, labour market trends, workforce planning, and/or statistical analysis.

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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 # 28413       

Closing Date:  October 27, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700. 

Application Assistance

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