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Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Job Information
This appealing role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Northwest Territories. The position supports the Indigenization of education, through curriculum and program development, by working with schools, educators, Elders, and communities to strengthen Indigenous language and culture programming. It also contributes to initiatives such as the Indigenous Language Instructor Employment Plan (ILIEP), helping to build community capacity and support the growth of the Indigenous language workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Support education bodies in the implementation of the Indigenous Languages and Education (ILE) Policy to enhance Indigenous language and culture learning opportunities for Grades 7-12 students across the Northwest Territories.
Actively participates in committees and interdivisional working groups and teams with respect to divisional and departmental priorities.
Supports staff and acts as the Manager, 7-12 School Programs, as required.
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of Indigenous educational, social and culture issues and challenges, specific to, but not limited to, the NWT.
Knowledge and understanding of educational philosophies, theory, pedagogy, and instructional practice.
Ability to learn and apply understanding of the impacts that colonization, institutional and structural racism, and biases have on society, in particular Indigenous people.
Ability to develop or coordinate the development of curricula, strategies, research projects literature reviews, resources and support materials.
Ability to work cooperatively in teams from various backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to adapt communications styles to multiple cultural environments.
Key qualifications
A Degree in Education or related field and three (3) years of relevant experience, including one (1) year of experience in Indigenous language learning or Culture-based education within a JK-12 Northern classroom.
A Master in Education or related field and two (2) years of relevant experience, including one (1) year of experience in Indigenous language learning or Culture-based education within a JK-12 Northern classroom.
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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
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 criminal record 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 # 28170
Closing Date: August 31, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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Compensation Details
$116,259 - $138,879
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