Regional Director, South, Child, Family, and Community Wellness

Job Summary

Location: Fort Smith

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 27982

Wage: See "Salary Information" below.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: Jul 17, 2026

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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 Director, South (RDS) is a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic and operational management of Child, Family and Community Wellness (CFCW) services across the South region of the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Executive Director of CFCW and based in Fort Smith, the RDS provides leadership for a complex network of child protection, family support, youth services, mental health, prevention, and placement programs delivered across multiple communities and sites.

The role ensures all services are delivered in accordance with legislation, GNWT and NTHSSA policies, and professional standards. The RDS may also hold delegated authority under the Child and Family Services Act, carrying statutory responsibility for child protection decisions and interventions.

A key aspect of the position is leading and supporting a large multidisciplinary workforce, while working closely with Indigenous governments, regional leaders, and territorial partners to address community needs, improve outcomes for children and families, and advance integrated service delivery. The RDS is responsible for both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning, including program evaluation, quality improvement, resource management, and service innovation.

The position is responsible for ensuring that child, youth, family, and community wellness services are delivered safely, effectively, and in a culturally responsive manner, while supporting territorial priorities and advancing the overall effectiveness of the CFCW system across the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and consistently practice personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
• Provides executive leadership to regional employees and key stakeholders in alignment with the NTHSSA vision and values.
• Provides executive leadership in the identification and analysis of regional issues, trends, and priorities to inform strategic and operational planning across CFCW programs and services.
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational plans, priorities, and outcomes, including the establishment and application of program standards, policies, procedures, and clinical tools, aligned with NTHSSA and CFCW strategic directions.
• Ensures the application of leading practices, accreditation standards, and legislative requirements, and oversees monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program performance, outcomes, and compliance.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work plus eight years' relevant experience including three years managing people and resources.

Must meet GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker requirement.

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) 872-8029

Fax (867) 872-3298

jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

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

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 year term.

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.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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 # 27982

Closing Date: July 17, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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