Grade 7-12 Media Literacy ADST

gov; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

South Slave Divisional Education Council in Fort Smith, NT, invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. Salary ranges from $95,232 to $153,748 CAD per year, plus a Northern Allowance of about $7,100 and relocation expenses.

Applicants must meet Indigenous Employment Policy priorities and provide a satisfactory criminal records check. Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions is outlined with multiple priority levels.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to teach in the Northwest Territories.
• Criminal Records Check required with satisfactory vulnerable sector check.
• Indigenous Employment Policy priority applies to eligible candidates.
• Term position for the 2026/2027 school year.

Job description

Department: South Slave Divisional Education Council

South Slave Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Location:Fort Smith, Paul William Kaeser High School

Divisional Region: The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator, capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.

Position:

• Teacher (1.0 FTE) - term for the 2026/2027 school year

Compensation and Salary: Salary dependent on qualifications - ranging from $95,000 to $153,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $7,100 and relocation expenses.

Fort Smith is nestled on the banks overlooking the Slave River on the Northwest Territories/Alberta border. It is one of the largest towns and is the most-southerly centre in the Northwest Territories with a population of roughly 2500 people. The community is home to the main campus of Aurora College, is the gateway to Canada's largest national park, Wood Buffalo National Park, and is where the central office of the South Slave Divisional Education Council calls home. Not unlike most northern communities, Fort Smith celebrates its cultural diversity. With a majority aboriginal population comprising Dene and Metis peoples, the town has a thriving cultural sector complemented by the presence of the Northern Life Museum. Fort Smith is the home of two modern and well-equipped schools served by dedicated teaching staffs. P.W. Kaeser High School is a grade 7-12 school with a population of approx. 250 students. Our student body is approximately 90% Indigenous (Dene & Metis). We are a magnet-community school receiving students from parents attending Aurora College. We seek to provide opportunities that will develop our students in Mind, Body, and Spirit.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

• Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• 195 MCDOUGALROAD
• BOX876
• FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• [e-mail]

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

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for the 2026/2027 school year.

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

Priority for Northwest Territories Teachers' Association positions shall be granted as follows:

• Priority 1: Teachers who have received official lay-off notice;
• Priority 2: Stage One Priority (S1P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories;
• Priority 3: Stage Two Priority (S2P) - Indigenous people who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada, outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories.;
• Priority 4: Indeterminate Teachers eligible for Transfer or Promotion and not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 5: Term teachers not included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 6: NWT Resident Teachers not employed by the GNWT or included in Priorities 2 & 3;
• Priority 7: Teachers who are not residents of the NWT and who are not included in Priorities.

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#28497

Salary Information

Salary dependent on qualifications - ranging from $95,232 to $153,748 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $7,100 and relocation expenses.