Regional Coordinator, Governance & Service Integration

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving radius of Hay River, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for:  coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Regional Coordinator, Governance & Service Integration (GSI) leads regional efforts in Hay River to improve how services are delivered to NWT residents by fostering collaboration among government departments, Indigenous governments, municipalities, NGOs, the RCMP, and other partners. The position provides leadership in change management, service integration initiatives, policy improvement, data collection, and evaluation, while promoting person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and equitable service delivery. As the regional lead for systems-level change, the Coordinator works across sectors to reduce barriers, strengthen partnerships, and support better outcomes for residents through more coordinated and integrated services.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to take initiative, and responsibility in meeting deadlines; and make progress without direct supervision.

Knowledge of person-centered service delivery principles and best practices in integrated service delivery.

Knowledge of health and social well-being, factors affecting community, family and individual health and well-being in the NWT.

Ability to maintain an understanding of the social determinants of health for Indigenous peoples, and the context and enabling environments in which programs and services operate.

Ability to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and external partners in order to communicate program information, elicit and respond to input and feedback, and  facilitate and implement change.

Typically attained by;

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a social or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, and 2 years related experience.

Equivalencies may include

A master's degree (5+ years of post secondary education) in a related discipline social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy and 1 year of related experience; or

A diploma (2-3 year post secondary education) in a social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, along with four (4) years of related experience; or

A certificate (1 year post secondary education) social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, plus five (5) years of related experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Hay River HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE

HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1

Tel (867) 875-8086

[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.

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 # 28448

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 28, 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 $4,538

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