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Department Information

South Slave Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Location

Fort Smith, Paul William Kaeser High School

Divisional Region

The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator, capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.

Position

Teacher (1.0 FTE) - term for the 2026/2027 school year

Compensation and Salary

: Salary dependent on qualifications - ranging from $95,000 to $153,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $7,100 and relocation expenses.

For more information, the NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement is online:

https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agre...

Further information about teaching the NWT can be found at:

https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/prospective-teacher-information

Email

Christy MacKay at

[email protected]

or call 867.872.4795

Community

Fort Smith is nestled on the banks overlooking the Slave River on the Northwest Territories/Alberta border. It is one of the largest towns and is the most-southerly centre in the Northwest Territories with a population of roughly 2500 people. The community is home to the main campus of Aurora College, is the gateway to Canada's largest national park, Wood Buffalo National Park, and is where the central office of the South Slave Divisional Education Council calls home. Not unlike most northern communities, Fort Smith celebrates its cultural diversity. With a majority aboriginal population comprising Dene and Metis peoples, the town has a thriving cultural sector complemented by the presence of the Northern Life Museum. Fort Smith is the home of two modern and well-equipped schools served by dedicated teaching staffs. P.W. Kaeser High School is a grade 7-12 school with a population of approx. 250 students. Our student body is approximately 90% Indigenous (Dene & Metis). We are a magnet-community school receiving students from parents attending Aurora College. We seek to provide opportunities that will develop our students in Mind, Body, and Spirit.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8242

Fax (867) 872-3298

[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 the 2026/2027 school year.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;

Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;

Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;

Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;

Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

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 # 28497

Closing Date: Open till filled

Salary Information

Salary dependent on qualifications - ranging from $95,232 to $153,748 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $7,100 and relocation expenses.