Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Corporate Services & Cultural Safety

Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Corporate Services & Cultural Safety

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

Working and living in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the ADM, CSCS plays a key leadership role in providing professional and comprehensive advice and strategic direction for the Corporate Services and Cultural Safety Branch. You will have the opportunity to lead and direct the development and management of initiatives designed to address systemic racism; improve client experience and engagement; access to insured health services; protection of privacy and effective information management and guide the planning for the infrastructure required to ensure delivery of effective and culturally safe client services.

Reporting to the Deputy Minister, this exciting position provides executive management oversight, leadership and support to the entire health and social services system and executive team to ensure:

• Access to high quality and culturally safe programs and services.
• Delivery of client services in the registration for and access to health services and programs.
• Identification of infrastructure needs for the health and social services system.
• Transformation of the health and social services system to shift organizational culture and service models to ensure program delivery is culturally safe and responsive to the unique needs of NWT residents and communities.
• Privacy and protection of health information rights are upheld.
• Stronger integration of community wellness planning and priority setting in service design and delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced and demonstrated senior leadership skills in the area of public administration, public health and/or health and social services. Some of the key critical skills and abilities include:

• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, leadership, management, strategic thinking, collaboration and human relations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, analytical, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Very strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to represent the department or government strategically at intergovernmental and public engagements.

Typically, these skills and expert knowledge are acquired through the completion of a graduate degree in Management, Public Policy, Health Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or a related discipline with 12 years of progressively more responsible management experience, including the management and executive management of staff, projects, and financial resources; or equivalencies can include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Management, Public Policy, Health Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or a related discipline with 14 years of progressively more responsible management experience, including the management and executive management of staff, projects, and financial resources; or
• A diploma in Management, Public Policy, Health Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Governance, or a related discipline with 16 years of progressively more responsible management experience, including the management and executive management of staff, projects, and financial resources.

Related education disciplines for this position can include:
-Engineering
-Architecture
-Information Technology

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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

More Information

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.

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 lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #26451

Closing Date: April 29, 2025 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $84.44 per hour to $120.63 per hour (approximately $164,658 - $235,229) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.