Peer Support Worker
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tuktoyaktuk, NT
Department Information
Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Job Information
Located in Tuktoyaktuk, the Peer Support Worker reports to the school Principal, and is part of the school team providing services to students in the Beaufort Delta Region (BDR). This position is responsible for serving their community and the region by working with individuals and communities who express a desire to improve their overall mental health and well-being , as well as providing health promotion and education to the community.
The Peer Support Worker is a first point of contact with clients in providing follow up and facilitating personal development to clients and plays an important role in ensuring that client needs are met through appropriate education, referral, aftercare, and supporting counselling. As well, the Peer Support Worker is a point of first contact and screening for Community Counselling Program (CCP) and works in partnership with the Child advocate and Family Counsellors, Education Staff, Mental Health and Wellness Elders and community members to promote wellness to residents of the BDR. The Peer Support Worker provides a personal interaction by connecting with peers both in-person and virtually. Peer Support begins with lived experience and training to support communities to achieve a better understanding of the issues surrounding cultural identity, mental health, addictions and family violence and health maintenance.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The completion of Grade 12 and one (1) year of experience working within an educational environment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Equivalencies:
- 1 Year work experience as a Youth Worker, Recreation Coordinator, or Youth Program Leader OR
- 1 Year work experience as a Community Wellness worker or Family Support Worker OR
- 1 Year work experience with Indigenous organizations or community programs OR
- 1 Year Relevant post-secondary education or certificates OR
- 1 Year volunteer service and community involvement
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@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 term to June 25, 2027.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
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 #28583
Closing Date: Monday, November 30, 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $39.26 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance.
Application Assistance
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