Supervisor, Foster Care and Adoption Services
The Supervisor, Foster Care and Adoption Services (SFCAS) is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of Adoptions, Foster Care Services, and for providing clinical leadership. This position provides direct supervision to the four Foster Care and Adoption Workers in Yellowknife and will report directly to the Manager of Placement Resources, Child and Youth Services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide territorial leadership for foster care and adoption services across the NWT.

Advance cultural safety, customary care, and continuous quality improvement in partnership with Indigenous Governments and system partners.

Lead engagement with foster caregivers, adoptive parents, communities, and stakeholders to improve service delivery.

Oversee recruitment, retention, training, and quality assurance of foster and adoptive resources.

Develop, implement, and evaluate training and career development for FCA staff and foster caregivers.

Review, approve, and monitor foster care and adoption documentation, home studies, and outcomes.

Provide clinical supervision and ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and court requirements.

Key Qualifications

A Baccalaureate degree in Social Work.

Minimum of three (3) years of foster care and adoption related experience in Child and Family Services.





At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

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.

Labour Market Supplement
The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Supervisor, Foster Care & Adoption Services (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories