Supervisor, Healthy Family Program

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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 Supervisor, Healthy Family Program is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the delivery of a culturally based proactive, outreach-oriented, and strengths-based program focused on universal family support, education and community engagement for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority.

The Healthy Family Program (HFP) is guided by seven core principles: Fun and engaging; Dene, Inuvialuit, and Métis culture-centered; Accessible and approachable; Inclusive; Community-driven; Trauma-informed and Flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate collaboration between the NTHSSA, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and regional teams across the NWT.

Facilitate ongoing collaboration with community partners. Supporting activities of the above responsibility.

Provide ongoing and intensive professional supervision for direct service staff. Supporting activities of the above responsibility.

Deliver and supervise the delivery of outreach-oriented, family support prevention program.

Participate in staff selection, orientation, and training.

Complete administrative duties, including data collection and program reporting, and maintain all statistical information requirements to meet project obligations.

Key Qualifications

Diploma in human services preferred (social work, nursing, rehabilitation, psychology, early childhood education), plus one (1) year of supervisory experience and one (1) year of experience working with families with children aged 0-6.

Equivalencies

Certificate in human services preferred (social work, nursing, rehabilitation, psychology, early childhood education), plus one (1) year of supervisory experience and two (2) year of experience working with families with children aged 0-6.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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  benefits page or NWT Tourism.

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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

[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 October 15, 2027.

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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28361

Closing Date: October 9., 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $49.68 per hour (approximately $96,876 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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