Department Information

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories. NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

The Healthy Family Program Worker reports to the Regional Healthy Family Program Supervisor and is a key member of the Child, Family and Community Wellness team. This position plays a leadership role in delivering culturally safe, community-driven early childhood and family support services. The Healthy Family Program is guided by seven core principles: it is fun and engaging; centered in Dene, Inuvialuit, and Métis cultures; accessible and approachable; inclusive; community-driven; trauma-informed; and flexible. Healthy Family Program Workers are responsible for delivering evidence-informed, culturally safe parenting and child development services that strengthen parental roles and build healthy environments for children. These services emphasize community participation and cultural connection and include one-to-one visits, facilitation of educational group programs, and community workshops.



Workers also serve as ¿community connectors,¿ linking families to healthcare, cultural supports, peer networks, and other family- and community-driven resources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides family-led one-to-one supports to families with children 0-6 years.
- Works in partnership to deliver group programs that build connection and collaboration for family, cultural, and community resources to support healthy families.
- Assesses, documents, and reports.
- Integration and Community Collaboration.

Key Qualifications: Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License

Equivalencies:

Three (3) years of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License The GNWT offers a market-competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories, please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

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.

📌 Healthy Family Worker (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife