Peer Support Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Ulukhaktok; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Peer Support Worker located in Ulukhaktok to support student wellbeing through outreach, education, and community mental health services.

You will work with the Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council to connect clients with follow-up care, aftercare, and respectful counselling, using culturally informed approaches and collaboration with elders and educators.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and one year of experience working within an educational environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion and education to the community.
• Serve as a first point of contact and facilitate follow-up and personal development for clients.
• Screen for the Community Counselling Program (CCP) and coordinate with counsellors and staff to meet client needs.
• Support residents of the Beaufort Delta Region with culturally informed mental health and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Crisis support

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Ulukhaktok.

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Located in Ulukhaktok, the Peer Support Worker reports to the school Principal, and is a part of the school team providing services to students in the Beaufort Delta Region (BDR). This position is responsible for serving their community and the region by working with individuals and communities who express a desire to improve their overall mental health and well-being, as well as providing health promotion and education to the community.

The Peer Support Worker is a first point of contact with clients in providing follow up and facilitating personal development to clients and plays an important role in ensuring that client needs are met through appropriate education, referral, aftercare, and supportive counselling. As well, the Peer Support Worker is a point of first contact and screening for the Community Counselling Program (CCP) and works in partnership with the Child Youth and Family Counsellors, Education staff, Mental Health and Wellness Elders and community members to promote wellness to residents of the BDR. The Peer Support Worker provides a personal interaction by connecting with peers both in-person and virtually. Peer Support begins with lived experience and training to support communities to achieve a better understanding of the issues surrounding cultural identity, mental health, addictions and family violence, and health maintenance.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• The completion of Grade 12 and one (1) year of experience working within an educational environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

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 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

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 # 28197

Closing Date: September 1, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $39.26 per hour (approximately $76,557.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance