Supervisor, Family Wellness - Jobs in Gjoa Haven, NU

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Community:Gjoa HavenReference number:17-507276Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$ 99,743.00 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$ 26,354.00 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, June 24, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.This position exists to ensure effective leadership and management of community social workers responsible for the provision of a full range of essential social programs and services. Programs include child protection and family services. Delivery is governed by a series of Acts, such as the Child and Family Services Act; the Adoption Act; Indigent Health Benefits and a variety of acts governing professionals as well by various professional and Departmental standards and legal procedures.The position should provide an integrated system of programs and support which residents of Nunavut communities have confidence in, and which are delivered in a reliable and professional manner, and which enhance the social status of the population.This is a senior level practitioner position, which has responsibility for managing and providing supervision to social workers at various levels of qualification, education, experience, and training of support staff.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through Successful completion of the Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with three years related experience to include proven supervisory experience OR a Master’s Degree with one-year related experience to include proven supervisory experience. Other experience should include assisting, assessing, interviewing, counseling, and facilitating. The incumbent is required to keep up to date with current social work practices.This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.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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