Chief Operating Officer-Sahtu

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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 Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports directly to the NTHSSA Chief Executive Officer, along with five other regional COO's; the Executive Director Clinical Integration; the Executive Director, Corporate and Support Services; the Chief Financial Officer; the Territorial Medical Director; and the Executive Director Child, Family, and Community Wellness

Under the direction of the Minister of Health and Social Services, the NTHSSA is established to move toward one integrated delivery system as part of the government's transformation strategy. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO will collaborate on the integration of health and social services programs throughout the Northwest Territories to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable, conversant, and current in primary health care; population health, public health; home care; medical health; mental health; and adult, family and community social service delivery models and practices. This includes having sound understanding of, and being accountable for compliance with, statutory mental health  requirements.

Proven ability to lead and manage at a senior level in an inter-disciplinary, changing, and diverse environment, including an ability to lead and manage off-site operations.

Typically. the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge, skill and ability is typically acquired through the completion of the following:

1. A Master's Degree in health, public, or business administration, or social sciences (equivalent degrees at the Master's Level will be considered), with a minimum of 7 years senior level management experience.

or

1. An undergraduate degree in a related field (nursing, social work, health administration, public administration, business administration, or equivalent), with a minimum of 10 years senior level management experience.

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.

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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.

Senior Management Occupation

This job opening is for a Senior Management Occupation.  Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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 # 28083        Closing Date: August 07, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time.

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $75.99 to maximum $108.55 per hour (approximately $148,180.50 to maximum $211,672.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $20,383.00

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