Regional Supervisor, Child & Family Services

Location: Fort Providence

Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information
The Regional Supervisor, Child, and Family Services (Supervisor) is located in Fort Simpson and reports to the Regional Manager, Child, and Family Services (Manager). The following legislation, policy documents and protocols serve as foundation for the Family and Community Social Worker's role: the Child and Family Services Act (2016,

C.9);
Child and Family Services Regulations (2021);
Adoption Act (2016, c. 12);
Adoption Regulations (2018);
Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act (2016, c.12);
Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Regulations (2013);
An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (2019, c. 24);
Child and Family Services Standards and Procedures Manual; NWT Child Abuse Protocol;
Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics; and NTHSSA Standard Operating Procedures Pertaining to Child Protection.

Cultural safety is an outcome where Indigenous peoples feel safe and respected, free of racism and discrimination, when accessing health and social services. Relationship-based care is fundamental to cultural safety because it prioritizes the need for trusting, caring and ongoing relationships between patients and clients with providers. Embedding a culturally safe approach in Health and Social Services has been identified as critical to supporting equitable access to care with the long-term goal of improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Bachelor’s degree in social work and three (3) years of related work experience, with at least one (1) year of direct supervisory experience, OR A diploma in social work and five (5) years directly related work experience with at least two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.

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

Fax

Note:

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

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.

Registrations
Eligible for current registration as a Social Worker with the GNWT is mandatory for this position.

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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  # 27934

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

Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $9,238.

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