The Regional Director, Central (RDC), based in Yellowknife, reports to the Executive Director of Child, Family and Community Wellness (CFCW) and provides strategic and operational leadership for child, family, and community wellness programs across the Central region.

Working closely with regional and territorial leaders, Indigenous governments, and partners, the RDC ensures programs meet the needs of children, youth, families, and communities while driving continuous improvement, setting program objectives, and evaluating service effectiveness.

The RDC oversees the day-to-day delivery of legislated child and family services, prevention, mental health, family support, placement resources, and integrated service initiatives across Yellowknife, Lutselke, and Fort Resolution.

They lead a multidisciplinary team of social workers, mental health professionals, family support staff, cultural and training leads, project managers, and administrative staff.

The role is responsible for ensuring services are client- and family-centered, culturally responsive, safe, and compliant with NTHSSA clinical standards, policies, and operating procedures, while contributing to territory-wide program development and collaboration with Indigenous governments exercising jurisdiction over child and family services.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Bachelor's degree in social work plus eight years relevant experience, including three years managing people and resources. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information 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.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations The incumbent must successfully be appointed as a Child Protection Worker within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it.

Must meet GNWT Qualified Registered Social Worker requirement.

Senior Management Occupation This job opening is for a Senior Management Occupation.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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-by-case basis.

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

Transfer Assignments Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28146 Open until filled.

Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $68.29 per hour to $97.55 per hour (approximately $133,165.50 - $190,222.50) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Regional Director Central, Child, Family & Community Wellness (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife