Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Welcome to Dehcho!

Dehcho means "big river" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here,mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River.Big Mountains.Big Hearts.

Job Information

Principal, Liidlii Kue Elementary School
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories

Liidlii Kue (Fort Simpson) is located on the traditional lands of the Dene and Metis People of this region at the confluence of the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers. Access to the village is by ferry, and ice road during winter months.

Liidlii Kue Elementary School is a JK-6 school with approximately 75 students. Our academic and cultural programs are complemented by a variety of athletic and after school programs including soccer and traditional games.

The principal is required to provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority (DEA). Like all Principal positions in the DDEC, this is a term position. The length of the term is determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years) beginning, in this case as soon as possible to and extending to June 2027.

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:

- N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or be eligible for);
- N.W.T. Principal Certification (or must have completed or be willing to complete the Education Leadership Program);
- A minimum of five years experience teaching at various levels;




- Demonstrated successful educational leadership experience;
- Ability to successfully use technology including school-based applications for attendance and student demographics;
- Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms;
- Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Superior administrative and organizational skills.

Additional education, including a master's degree in education, principal and other additional leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories, and experience teaching and leading with BC Curriculum are considered assets.

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

We invite applicants to submit their skilled portfolio by email to [email protected] prior to Friday September 18, 2026 at 1 PM MST.

Please include the following:

- Cover letter (2 pages or less), resume (maximum 2 pages) and 3 professional references, including current supervisor
- Statements of Leadership and Learning in each of these domains:

a) Instructional Leadership (one page)
b) Interpersonal Leadership (one page)

- Your most recent professional performance appraisal

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility to be given priority consideration under the GNWT's Affirmative Action Policy.

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is a prerequisite to employment.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council provides a smoke-free work environment and supports Affirmative Action candidates.

For further information about Liidlii Kue Elementary School, please visit the website here:
https://www.ddec.ca/schools/liidlii-kue-elementary/

For further information about the Principal position, please contact
Laura Ganyo, Superintendent
[email protected]

📌 Principal - Term (Fort Simpson)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Simpson