Mental Health and Addictions Assistant - Jobs in Cambridge Bay, NU

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Community:Cambridge BayReference number:10-507488Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit only in Cambridge Bay, NU.Union Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$ 69,526.00 per annum, 37.5 hour/weekNorthern Allowance:$ 20,891.00 per annumNo staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, October 28, 2022 - 11:59pmThis is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit only in Cambridge Bay, NU.Reporting to the Mental Health and Addictions Program Supervisor, the Mental Health and Addictions Assistant will assist MHA staff with leading or supervising programs or group-work and providing additional support to clients when appropriate. The Assistant is responsible for supporting the efficient and consistent delivery of day-to-day administrative support within the department. The position ensures smooth operation and facilitation of MHA services by ensuring accurate and timely processing of highly sensitive information and assisting MHA clients and staff, in accordance with the department’s goals within the Government of Nunavut. The Assistant also provides transportation and escort services.This position is critical to the effective operation of Mental Health and Addictions Services. The Assistant ensures that staff are well supported in providing client care. The incumbent ensures program, general and administrative functions are carried out in a timely manner, ensures coordination, communication and appropriate relations for the daily work of the office, and maintains the protection of sensitive client information.Knowledge of general office and administrative procedures including file management; relevant legislation, policies and procedures; community and territorial resources, and Inuit Qaujimaajtuqangit Principles and Values are required; Techniques, methods and practices of communications for maintaining records, data tracking, collecting and distributing information are also required.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are typically obtained through a High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working in an office, health or mental health environment.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French.Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset.Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.The ability to communicate in more than 1 of Nunavut’s official languages and a valid Nunavut Driver’s license are assets.Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to HRKitikmeot@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit.
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Contact:Department of Human Resources (Cambridge Bay)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 2375Cambridge Bay, Nunavut X0B 0C0Phone: 867-983-4058Toll free: 1-866-667-6624Fax: 867-983-4061Email: hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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