Child and Family Services Curriculum and Training Specialist

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Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The CFS Curriculum and Training Specialist is responsible for providing support on system standards, procedures, policies, and performance requirements related to Child and Family Services. This position will monitor and evaluate training on an ongoing basis, provide feedback to staff delivering training, and adjust the training to ensure that it continues to be relevant and appropriate for CFS staff working in the North. The incumbent will advise the Statutory Director on curriculum needs and assist with quality improvement initiatives to enhance the training as required.

The CFS Curriculum and Training Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring an effective training framework, curriculum, and structure that is essential in the quality and effectiveness of the overall CFS system. This position shapes quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives for the system through a feedback cycle that directly links training modules with performance based on audit results, quality reviews, and engagement with staff and service users. The incumbent provides the necessary oversight and strategic guidance for complex and multi-factored training initiatives that cross all levels of CFS staff, and of which the aim is to ensure quality services for children, youth, and families in the NWT.

This position may require the incumbent to travel for the purpose of providing training to various regions. There may be requirements to lift and move training supplies and boxes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, and sustainability of the CFS curriculum and training.

Monitor and evaluates the quality of training provided by the CFS system and lead to support strategic approaches in training improvements and training assurance.

Project manage the multi-factored and comprehensive CFS system wide training.

Lead DHSS curriculum development and training initiatives to effectively maintain a high level of skill and ability for all CFS staff in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act and accompanying policies, standards, and procedures.

Develop, maintain, and support the implementation of training to the CFS system.

Key Qualifications

A Bachelor of Social Work Degree and three (3) years of direct experience in Child and Family Services and/or Adoptions Services.

Assets

Experience developing curriculum, facilitating training, or working in adult education will be considered an asset.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 18 months term position.

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.

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 # 28469

Closing Date: November 3, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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