School Wellness Worker

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution, NT.

Department Information

South Slave Divisional Education Council

Job Information

The School Wellness Worker provides students and families with information and support by working closely with the Inclusive Schooling team at the District and School level, to provide a variety of individual, family, group and mental health and referral services to help students and families. You will need to be informed about community services, programs, and resources so that effective and efficient referrals and placements can be made when required.

You will be familiar with many of the challenges facing students and families at home, school and in the community, and works with them to encourage full and healthy participation in school and in the community. You will also be familiar with current research about the issues facing students and families and effective strategies and practices to address these issues.

You will work to ensure that decision-making processes, rules, procedures, and policies at all levels promote health and well-being and shape a respectful, welcoming, and caring environment which will include having school personnel follow and adhere to legislation including Child and Family Services Act, NWT Education act and amongst other legislations.

To be considered for this role, you must have a post-secondary program in the Social Sciences field and one (1) year of experience providing support programs for children and families.

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) 872-8044

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

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

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to August 2027.

Part-time position

This Job opening is for a Part-time position (30 hours of work per week).

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 # 28155

Closing Date: August 19, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $39.26 per hour to $46.89 per hour plus Northern Allowance of $7.44 per hour.

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