Healthy Family Worker

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Department Information

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA)  is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.

NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

The Healthy Family Program Worker reports to the Regional Healthy Family Program Supervisor and is a key member of the Child, Family and Community Wellness team. This position plays a leadership role in delivering culturally safe, community-driven early childhood and family support services. The Healthy Family Program is guided by seven core principles: it is fun and engaging; centered in Dene, Inuvialuit, and Métis cultures; accessible and approachable; inclusive; community-driven; trauma-informed; and flexible.

Healthy Family Program Workers are responsible for delivering evidence-informed, culturally safe parenting and child development services that strengthen parental roles and build healthy environments for children. These services emphasize community participation and cultural connection and include one-to-one visits, facilitation of educational group programs, and community workshops. Workers also serve as ¿community connectors,¿ linking families to healthcare, cultural supports, peer networks, and other family- and community-driven resources.

Key Responsibilities

Provides family-led one-to-one supports to families with children 0-6 years.

Works in partnership to deliver group programs that build connection and collaboration for family, cultural, and community resources to support healthy families.

Assesses, documents, and reports.

Integration and Community Collaboration.

Key Qualifications

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License

Equivalencies

Three (3) years of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.  For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories, please visit our

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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

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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Shift Work

This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.

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.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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 # 28357

Closing Date: October 13, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $45.34 per hour (approximately $88,413 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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