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Territorial Lead, Training & Practice Improvement
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is hiring a one-year term Territorial Lead, Training and Practice Improvement in Yellowknife. The role leads training and professional development for Child, Family and Community Wellness staff and evaluates service quality and outcomes. Salary is $116,259 to $138,879, plus a Northern Allowance of $3,700 per year, and the position must be appointed as a Child Protection Worker within six months.
Pay:
From $59.62 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Développer le curriculum et offrir la formation continue au personnel
- Évaluer la qualité et les résultats des services de bien-être de l'enfant, de la famille et de la communauté
- Préparer des notes d'information pour le directeur territorial
- Conseiller les autres chefs territoriaux et les gestionnaires régionaux
- Représenter l'autorité lors de réunions et de conférences
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en service social ou domaine connexe
- Cinq ans d'expérience en services à l'enfance et à la famille
- Connaissance des principes d'apprentissage des adultes
- Capacité à bâtir des partenariats et des relations de confiance
- Vérification satisfaisante des antécédents judiciaires (secteur vulnérable)
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social services, Child and youth counselling, Mental health and addictions |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
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Job Summary
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 28557
Salary: $116,259 - $138,879
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2026
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Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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 Territorial Lead, Training and Practice Improvement, will lead training and professional development activities to ensure Child, Family and Community Wellness staff have an adequate skill level in the delivery of the services and programs they deliver. The incumbent will be expected to maintain a working knowledge of all current and future services and programs delivered in the territory. As well, this position will assess the variability of Child, Family and Community Wellness services to determine areas to improve client care / service outcomes, quality, or efficiencies, and is also required to evaluate Child, Family and Community Wellness client care / service excellence from a structure, process and outcomes framework.
The Territorial Lead will be called upon to address a variety of issues on a daily basis. These can range from providing briefing notes to the Territorial Director, ESD, providing support and recommendation to other Territorial Leads, Territorial Specialists, and Regional Managers, and representing the NTHSSA in meetings, or conferences in addition to developing curriculum, providing training and on-going professional development to all of Child, Family and Community Wellness staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Child and Family Services including direct, front-line service delivery, research, analysis, evaluation, and policy development.
- Knowledge of education principals and techniques related to adult learners in order to ensure effective delivery of training.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, agencies, elected community leaders, and employees in order to communicate program information, including the ability to obtain and respond to feedback from these individuals.
- Ability to build solid partnership and strategic alliances based on trust and to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds personalities.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A Baccalaureate Degree in a recognized social services discipline or related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of work related experience in Child and Family Services.
Equivalencies
- A master's degree in a recognized social services discipline or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of work related experience in Child and Family Services. OR
- A Diploma in a recognized social services discipline or related field, and a minimum of seven (7) years of work related experience in Child and Family Services. Training and mentoring experience would be an asset.
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Related Field
- Child and Youth Counselling
- Mental Health and Addictions
Additional Requirements
- The incumbent must successfully be appointed as a Child Protection Worker within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it.
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
[email protected]
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 1 (one) Year 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 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 # 28557
Closing Date: November 17, 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. OR
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For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application
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