Regional Manager, Career Development

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories invites applications for the Regional Manager, Career Development in Yellowknife. The role directs Career Development, Apprenticeship, Literacy and Labour Market programs to maximize opportunities for applicants in the region.

Key responsibilities include providing leadership to the regional partners, delivering labour market programs, supporting community capacity, and overseeing the annual budget for Labour Market, Career Development and Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and three (3) years of experience in the career development field including one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Equivalencies acceptable include degrees or diplomas with related experience and possible master's requirements for advanced positions.
• All equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the unit and regional partners to ensure a coherent system of labour market programs and services is available to the public.
• Manage the delivery of ECE's training and employment programs, including Employment Insurance Benefits and Measures.
• Provide community support and facilitate ongoing community capacity building activities in the Region.
• Manage the annual Labour Market, Career Development and Apprenticeship Training Budget.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

Master's degree

Diploma in Career Development

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

The Regional Manager, Career Development is accountable for planning, directing, controlling and evaluating the delivery of Career and Employment development, Apprenticeship, Literacy and Labour Market Agreement programs and services, in accordance with the Government of the Northwest Territories Acts, regulations and departmental policies, to maximize employment and education opportunities for applicants in the Region and to ensure accountability and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the unit and regional partners to ensure a coherent system of labour market programs and services is available to the public.
• Manage the delivery of ECEs training and employment programs, including Employment Insurance Benefits and Measures.
• Provide community support and facilitate ongoing community capacity building activities in the Region.
• Manage the annual Labour Market, Career Development and Apprenticeship Training Budget.

Key Qualifications
A relevant degree and three (3) years of experience in the career development field including one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience.

Equivalencies

• Relevant Degree would be considered as: Degree in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline.
• A Master's degree in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the career development field and 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• A diploma in Career Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Counselling, or another related social science discipline and a minimum of five (5) year of experience in the career development field and 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

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 criminal record 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-basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28219

Closing Date: August 28, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $$111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.