Principal - Term

Government of Northwest Territories; Villiage of Fort Simpson; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dehcho Divisional Education Council invites applications for the Principal position at Liidlii Kue Elementary School in Fort Simpson, NT. This JK-6 campus serves ~75 students and aims to sustain strong academic and cultural programs.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to staff, collaborate with the District Education Authority, and ensure effective use of technology for attendance and demographics.

Qualifications

• N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or eligible)
• N.W.T. Principal Certification (or willing to complete Leadership Program)
• Minimum five years teaching experience
• Demonstrated successful educational leadership
• Ability to use technology including school-based attendance and demographics
• Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms
• Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior administrative and organizational skills
• Additional education including a master's in education and leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories are assets

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority (DEA)
• Lead Liidlii Kue Elementary School within a term (1–5 years)
• Oversee attendance and student demographics using school-based applications
• Promote inclusive schooling and cross-cultural instruction
• Collaborate with the DEA and communities to support student success

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Inclusive schooling leadership

Cross-cultural classrooms

Technology in education

Educational leadership

Education

N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate

N.W.T. Principal Certification

Education Leadership Program

Job description

Department Information

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

Welcome to Dehcho!

Dehcho means \"big river\" - the Dene name for the Mackenzie River. In the Dehcho region, where the Northwest Territories borders British Columbia and the Yukon, you'll find some of the grandest displays of the North's natural beauty.

Here,mountains rise to unclimbable heights, waterfalls roar between colossal canyons, and the big river runs past communities where traditional living remains vibrant and thriving. Big River.Big Mountains.Big Hearts.

Job Information

Principal, Liidlii Kue Elementary School
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories

¿¿¿¿¿dl¿¿¿¿ K¿¿¿¿ (Fort Simpson) is located on the traditional lands of the Dene and Metis People of this region at the confluence of the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers. Access to the village is by ferry, and ice road during winter months.

¿¿¿¿¿dl¿¿¿¿ K¿¿¿¿ Elementary School is a JK-6 school with approximately 75 students. Our academic and cultural programs are complemented by a variety of athletic and after school programs including soccer and traditional games.

The principal is required to provide leadership to staff and work with the District Education Authority (DEA). Like all Principal positions in the DDEC, this is a term position. The length of the term is determined by the District Education Authority (1 to 5 years) beginning, in this case as soon as possible to and extending to June 2027.

Candidates making an application for this Principal position will have:

• N.W.T. Professional Teaching Certificate (or be eligible for)


• N.W.T. Principal Certification (or must have completed or be willing to complete the Education Leadership Program)


• A minimum of five years experience teaching at various levels


• Demonstrated successful educational leadership experience


• Ability to successfully use technology including school-based applications for attendance and student demographics


• Experience in cross-cultural and multi-grade classrooms


• Experience in Inclusive Schooling leadership


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Superior administrative and organizational skills

Additional education, including a master's degree in education, principal and other additional leadership qualifications from other provinces and territories, and experience teaching and leading with BC Curriculum are considered assets.

GNWT Inquiries

Application Procedure:

We invite applicants to submit their professional portfolio by email to [e-mail] prior to Friday September 18, 2026 at 1 PM MST.

Please include the following:

• Cover letter (2 pages or less), resume (maximum 2 pages) and 3 professional references, including current supervisor


• Statements of Leadership and Learning in each of these domains:
  
  
  
  • a) Instructional Leadership (one page)
  
  
  • b) Interpersonal Leadership (one page)
  
  
  
  


• Your most recent professional performance appraisal

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility to be given priority consideration under the GNWT's affirmative action policy.

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is a prerequisite to employment.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council provides a smoke-free work environment and supports affirmative action candidates.

For further information about Echo Dene School, please visit the website here: https://www.ddec.ca/schools/echo-dene-school/

For further information about the Principal position, please contact
Laura Ganyo, Superintendent
[e-mail]

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1-5 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

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

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 # 28319

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

Application Assistance

Application Assistance

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