Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information
The Regional Manager, Career Development is accountable for planning, directing, controlling and evaluating the delivery of Career and Employment development, Apprenticeship, Literacy and Labour Market Agreement programs and services, in accordance with the Government of the Northwest Territories Acts, regulations and departmental policies, to maximize employment and education opportunities for applicants in the Region and to ensure accountability and results.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the unit and regional partners to ensure a coherent system of labour market programs and services is available to the public.

Manage the delivery of ECEs training and employment programs, including Employment Insurance Advantages and Measures.

Provide community support and facilitate ongoing community capacity building activities in the Region.

Manage the annual Labour Market, Career Development and Apprenticeship Training Budget.

Key Qualifications
A relevant degree and three (3) years of experience in the career development field including one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience.

Equivalencies





Relevant Degree would be considered as: Degree in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline.

A Master's degree in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the career development field and 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.

A diploma in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline and a minimum of five (5) year of experience in the career development field and 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.

All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
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.





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-basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28219

Closing Date: August 28, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

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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📌 Regional Manager, Career Development (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories