Regional Coordinator, Governance and Service Integration

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental body is seeking a motivated Regional Coordinator for Governance and Service Integration. This role involves supporting service integration, working with Indigenous governments, and enhancing partnerships. Candidates should possess a related degree and relevant experience in coordinating services within community sectors. This position is located in Hay River, NT.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a social science or health-related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience in coordinating programs or services.

Responsibilities

• Support regional service integration and governance processes.
• Build partnerships with various governments and service providers.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments and community partners.

Skills

Initiative

Building relationships

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree plus related experience

Diploma with experience

Certificate plus extensive experience

Job description

Position

Regional Coordinator, Governance and Service Integration

Department: Executive and Indigenous Affairs

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals. The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources and self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team as a Regional Coordinator, Governance and Service Integration. This position plays a key role in supporting regional service integration, governance processes, and partnerships with various governments, communities, and service providers to create changes in the way services are delivered to residents in the communities.

There are 3 positions located in the following communities:

• Hay River, NT
• Fort Simpson, NT

Applicants must clearly indicate in their application which location(s) they wish to be considered for.

Typically, the knowledge skills and abilities required for the position are:

• Ability to take initiative and responsibility in meeting deadlines; and make progress without direct supervision;
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with colleagues and external partners in order to communicate program information, elicit and respond to input and feedback, and facilitate and implement change;
• Ability to navigate controversial and sensitive topics while encouraging growth mindset for all learners;
• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Communication, writing and presentation skills.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, along with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience:
• A master’s degree (5+ years of post secondary education) in a related discipline (social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy) and 1 year of related experience; or
• A diploma (2-3 year post secondary education) in a social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, along with four (4) years of related experience; or
• A certificate (1 year post secondary education) social science or health-related discipline, communications, public administration, or policy, plus five (5) years of related experience;

Related experience is defined as progressively responsible work that demonstrates knowledge and skills in:

• Coordinating programs or services within health, social services, education, justice, or community development sectors.
• Providing governance and administrative support to Indigenous governments, community organizations, or public sector boards and councils.
• Implementing and evaluating programs or policies, including the application of legislation, standards, and guidelines to service delivery.
• Facilitating collaboration between departments, agencies, and community partners to support service integration.
• Engaging stakeholders through consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building with diverse partners and communities.
• Preparing reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior management, governance bodies, or elected officials.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 Woodlands Drive
Hay River, NT X0E 1G1

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