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 advantages 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 (867) 872-8029

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

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

📌 Regional Supervisor, Child & Family Services (Fort Providence)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Providence