Activity Coordinator

Job Summary

Location: Norman Wells

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 28574

Salary: $73,905 - $88,277

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 23, 2026

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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 Day Program Coordinator and based in the Sahtu Dene Necha KQ, the Activity Coordinator is located in Norman Wells, NT. This position is responsible to plan, organize and implement culturally appropriate activities that promote socialization, diversity in recreational activity, physical mobility and healthy lifestyle events for this program. The overarching goal is to provide such services as social interaction, healthy living events, and respite services, to reduce isolation of Long-Term Care residents, Elders in the community, and to support families. This may include clients from across the five communities of the Sahtu while they are in Norman Wells as necessary. Community volunteerism roles are encouraged.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, and / or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the NWT Continuing Care standards, Home Care standards and NTHSSA Strategic Plans.
Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the culture and traditions of Northern peoples in the Sahtu region.
Knowledge and understanding of Accreditation standards including two patient identifier, and transfer of information, and hand washing ROPs.
Knowledge and application of privacy and confidentiality practices and requirements.
Interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written; ability to maintain clear communication with clients regarding mutual expectations.
Organizational and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with the elderly, physically and mentally challenged client.
Ability to treat residents and others with respect; listens, understands and responds effectively to other people, supports and serves people in an effective, tactful manner.
Ability to generate ideas and identify new approaches to a task or activity.
Leadership skills: need to encourage clients to attend or join an activity and motivate them and keep them engaged.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to keep one¿s emotions under control.
Problem solving skills and the ability to consider relevant information that applies to the problem at hand.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems within the scope of the job.
Ability to operate a six-seat passenger van.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
One (1) year of direct work experience in programing for elders or persons with disability/functional impairments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Activity Coordinator will be required to possess or acquire within a reasonable
timeframe:
Food Safe Certificate
First Aide, CPR and AED Certificate

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]

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.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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.

Related experience for an Activity Coordinator position may include:

1. Day Camp Coordinator/Counsellor
2. Support Assistant
3. Recreational positions

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28574

Closing Date: November 23 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $73,905.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $20,383.

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