Live. Work. Expand Your Opportunities.....
Few careers offer the breadth of work and provide the opportunity to do something as truly rewarding as the careers with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System (HSS System).
You’ll have the opportunity to positively impact the residents of the Northwest Territories while supporting the advancement of healthcare and social services across the territory. You'll work within a system that encourages you to expand and excel in your profession, with supported, continual professional development and opportunities of expanded scope inherent to Northern practice. You’ll discover the healthy work/life balance, with some of the shortest commutes in Canada and the wilderness right outside your door. And all while enjoying one of the most competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits packages in Canada!
When you work in the Northwest Territories you'll be part of a competent, dedicated, and collegial workforce that enjoys a unique lifestyle unmatched anywhere in Canada. You’ll feel the difference, the inspiration, and the energy the moment you arrive!
Current HSS System career opportunities include:
Casuals:
Calling all health and social services professionals, including nurses, social workers, allied health specialists, and more – Casual / locum opportunities are available in the Northwest Territories!
Benefits of joining our casual employment program include flexible schedules, highly competitive salaries, a broad scope of practice, and truly unique experiences in the spectacular Northwest Territories.
To apply, please send your resume to hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca.
Health & Social Services Leadership and Management
Allied Health
- Combined Laboratory/Radiology Technologist
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Home Support Worker - Part-Time (Hay River)
- Laboratory Technologist
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapist (Hay River)
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist (Hay River)
- Resident Care Aide (Hay River)
- Respiratory Therapist
- Sonographer
- Sonographer (Hay River)
- Speech Language Pathologist - Term & Indeterminate
- Speech Language Pathologist (Hay River)
- Staff Pharmacist
- Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging (Hay River)
Midwives
For more information about short-term job opportunities, please email PracticeNWT@gov.nt.ca. To speak with an NWT Midwife directly, please email NWTMidwives@gov.nt.ca. For more detailed information about midwifery practice and licensing in the NWT, please visit: www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/midwifery-licence.
Nursing
Registered Nurses:
- Registered Nurses - Term & Indeterminate (Across the NWT)
- Community Health Nurses - Term & Indeterminate (Across the NWT)
- Acute and Ambulatory Care, Medical/Surgical Program (Hay River)
- Acute & Ambulatory Care - Term (Hay River)
- Acute & Ambulatory Care - Float (Hay River)
- Acute Care
- Community Health Outreach Nurse (Hay River)
- Community Health Supervisor (Hay River)
- Dialysis (Hay River)
- Float (Hay River)
- Home Care (Hay River)
- Medical Surgical RN (Hay River)
- Nurse in Charge
- Obstetrics-Acute Care
- Registered Nurse - First Assistant
- RN Community Health Supervisor (Hay River)
- Team Leader, Long Term Care
- Territorial Specialist, Laboratory Services: Point of Care & Quality Assurance
Nurse Practitioners:
Licensed Practical Nurses
- Home Care / Foot Care (Hay River)
- Long Term Care (Hay River)
- Long Term Care - Term (Hay River)
- Long Term Care - Term (Hay River)
For more information about short-term nursing opportunities, please read our locum RN FAQ and send your resume to: hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca.
Social Work
- Child & Youth Counsellors
- Child & Youth Counsellors (Hay River)
- Community Health Supervisor (Hay River)
- Community Wellness Worker, Community Counselling (Hay River)
- Healthy Families Worker (Hay River)
- Manager, Community Counselling Services (Hay River)
- Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor (Hay River)
- Social Worker III (Hay River)
In addition to highly competitive salaries and flexible work arrangements, the Northwest Territories offers a Northern Living Allowance, health and dental benefits, a generous pension plan, and outstanding leave benefits, including deferred leave options. On top of that, we offer relocation assistance, along with professional development opportunities and education support.
If you have any questions about HSS job opportunities available within the Northwest Territories, please reach out to us at PracticeNWT@gov.nt.ca.
