Career Development Navigator

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Career Development Navigator to support workforce development across the Northwest Territories. You will deliver career, employment, training, and apprenticeship services while collaborating with individuals, employers, Indigenous governments, schools, and community partners.

You will provide individualized career and employment case management, administer funding programs, and help expand access to professional certification pathways.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders, including Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career development, employment, and training programs and services.
• Provide individualized career and employment case management to clients.
• Administer funding programs, contribution agreements, and training initiatives.
• Support apprenticeship and trade certification programs, including client registration and training coordination.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, Indigenous governments, schools, and community organizations.
• Promote workforce development initiatives through outreach, workshops, events and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Working with Indigenous communities

Education

Post-secondary diploma or Journey Certification

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

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The Career Development Navigator plays a key role in supporting workforce development across the Northwest Territories by delivering career, employment, training, and apprenticeship services. Working closely with individuals, employers, Indigenous governments, educational institutions, and community partners, the incumbent helps improve access to employment opportunities, skills development, and professional certification pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver career development, employment, and training programs and services.
• Provide individualized career and employment case management to clients.
• Administer funding programs, contribution agreements, and training initiatives.
• Support the delivery of apprenticeship and trade certification programs, including client registration, technical training coordination, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with employers, Indigenous governments, schools, and community organizations.
• Promote workforce development initiatives through outreach, workshops, events, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant post-secondary diploma or Journey Certification and two (2) years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders, including Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of employment and training programs, labour market trends, and career development practices is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.

Equivalences

• A Diploma in a related discipline such as career development, social sciences, counselling or Diploma in a designated trade and a minimum of two years of related experience
• Related experience = in career counselling in a service oriented environment

All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case by case basis

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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 criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License or able to obtain within six months of employment.

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28162

Closing Date: August 25, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.