Jordan's Principal Child Resource Navigator

GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GWICH’in Tribal Council seeks a Jordan’s Principle Child Resource Navigator in Inuvik to strengthen child, youth, and family wellness by organizing programs, researching services, and guiding frontline staff in referrals. This role supports regional, territorial, and Indigenous partners with up-to-date information grounded in Gwich’in values.

The Navigator will maintain resource databases, track eligibility, and prepare briefing materials, while liaising with providers to address gaps and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field.
• Equivalent training or lived experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience in child, youth, family, health, or social service systems is required.
• Experience with First Nations or Indigenous organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of service systems for children, youth and families.
• Understanding of Jordan’s Principle and children’s rights.
• Familiarity with culturally grounded, community-based wellness approaches.
• Strong research and information-synthesis skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Cultural awareness and respect for Gwich’in values.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared databases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and maintain current information on programs, services, and supports for children, youth, and families across regions.
• Track eligibility criteria, referral pathways, waitlists, application processes, and contact information.
• Monitor opportunities at community, territorial, national, and international levels and share updates with staff.
• Prepare service comparisons, resource summaries, and simple referral guides for complex cases.
• Build relationships with service providers, Indigenous organizations, governments, and nonprofits to obtain up-to-date information.
• Identify service gaps and emerging trends; provide recommendations for program planning.
• Maintain organized, confidential resource databases and briefing notes to support reporting.
• Prepare internal resource guides and briefing materials for Health & Wellness team.
• Support coordination of services and related duties to strengthen wellness systems.

Skills

Research and information synthesis

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Remote work adaptability

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data gathering

Organization and record keeping

Critical thinking

Policy and program knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Education, Indigenous Studies, Health, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Jordan’s Principle Child Resource Navigator

Department: Health & Wellness

Reports To: Manager, Health & Wellness

Location: Inuvik

Employment Type: Full-Time, Term (Project-Based) until March 31, 2028

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Health & Wellness leadership team, the Jordan’s Principle Child Resource Navigator strengthens child, youth, and family wellness systems by improving how services and supports are identified, tracked, and accessed across regions and sectors. This role works with the Gwich’in Tribal Council Health & Wellness Department to provide systems-focused support to frontline staff, rather than direct service to families.

The Navigator researches, organizes, and maintains up-to-date information on programs, services, and emerging opportunities, enabling staff to make timely, informed referrals. Grounded in Gwich’in values and children’s inherent rights, the role ensures accurate, culturally grounded resource information is available to support the wellness, healing, and growth of Gwich’in children and youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and maintain a current inventory of programs, services, and supports for children, youth, and families, including health, mental wellness, education, recreation, cultural programming, disability supports, respite, prevention, and housing-related services.
• Track eligibility criteria, referral pathways, waitlists, application processes, contact information, and service updates across the Gwich’in Settlement Area, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and other jurisdictions.
• Monitor new, emerging, and time-limited opportunities at community, territorial, national, and international levels and share relevant information with Health & Wellness staff.
• Support frontline staff by preparing service comparisons, resource summaries, and simple referral pathway guides for complex situations.
• Build and maintain working relationships with service providers, agencies, Indigenous organizations, governments, and non-profits to obtain up-to-date program information.
• Identify service gaps, access barriers, and emerging trends affecting children and youth and provide recommendations to inform program planning and development.
• Maintain organized and confidential resource databases, tracking tools, briefing notes, and written summaries to support reporting, funding applications, and system improvement.
• Prepare internal resource guides, updates, and briefing materials for the Health & Wellness team.
• Carry out related duties that strengthen child, youth, and family wellness systems and service coordination.
• Additional responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Education, Indigenous Studies, Health, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant training, lived experience, and strong systems knowledge will be considered.
• Experience working in or alongside child, youth, family, health, or social service systems.
• Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of service systems supporting children, youth, and families
• Understanding of children’s rights frameworks, including Jordan’s Principle
• Familiarity with culturally grounded, community-based wellness approaches
• Strong research and information-synthesis skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Cultural awareness and respect for Gwich’in values
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared databases
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.