Community Counsellor - Deline

Government of Northwest Territories; Community of Délı̨nę; On-site; CAD 155,993,000 - 186,337,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories invites applications for a Community Counsellor in Deline. You will provide culturally grounded mental health, addictions, wellness, and family support services in a Northern Indigenous community.

You will work with Elders, healthcare colleagues, schools, RCMP and partners, conducting intake, assessments, treatment planning, and crisis interventions, and you may participate in on-the-land programming.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Social Sciences; and related fields (Social Service Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child and Youth).
• Two years of direct counselling experience.
• Experience living in a Northern Indigenous community for at least two years and interactions with wellness services as a provider or participant.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counselling services.
• Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning, and follow‑up.
• Complete suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions.
• Coordinate care and connect clients with cultural/community resources.
• Deliver wellness education, prevention programming, and community workshops.
• Collaborate with Elders, healthcare providers, schools, RCMP, and partners.
• Participate in on‑the‑land and culturally relevant programming.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Diploma in Social Sciences

Job description

Limited Competition

Limited to the Sahtu Region: Priority will be given to Deline Applicants

(Coville Lake, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, Tulita and Deline)

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Make a difference in your community. Support healing, wellness, and resilience through culturally grounded mental health and addictions services.

Join the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) as a Community Counsellor in Deline, where you will play a vital role in providing culturally relevant mental health, addictions, wellness, and family support services. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, work alongside Elders and community partners, and contribute to lasting positive change in a vibrant Indigenous community

Key Responsibilities:

• -Provide individual, family, and group counselling services.
• -Support clients experiencing mental health, addictions, trauma, and family violence concerns.
• -Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up services.
• -Complete suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• -Coordinate care and connect clients with cultural and community resources.
• -Deliver wellness education, prevention programming, and community workshops.
• -Collaborate with Elders, healthcare providers, schools, RCMP, and community partners.
• -Participate in on-the-land and culturally relevant programming.

Key Qualifications:

• -A Diploma in Social Sciences; and
• (Social Service Work, Psychology, Counselling, Child and Youth)
• -Two (2) years of direct counselling experience; and
• -Has lived/is living in a Northern Indigenous community for a minimum of Two (2) years and has had interactions with wellness services as a service provider or participant.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
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]

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.

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 # 28298

Closing Date: - September 30, 2026 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158- $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $27,549.