DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of a variety of legislation and policies including but not limited to Canada Health Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Data Release Guidelines, Indian Act, Service Act, Financial Administration Act, GNWT Health Information Act, etc., and the Medical Travel Policy and Traditional Healers Policy.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of northern cultures and political systems.
• Ability to acquire an understanding of the impacts of colonization, institutional and structural racism and biases have had on society, in particular Indigenous people who make up more than half the population.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

Grade 12 and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Please refer the Job description for details