Regional Manager Child & Family Services Full Time NEW

In Norman Wells, professional purpose and personal adventure move in step, carrying you from mornings beneath the glow of the northern lights to summers illuminated by the midnight sun, all while making a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across the Sahtu.

We’re hiring a Regional Manager, Child & Family Services, in Norman Wells, where leadership begins with connection across the Sahtu.

As Regional Manager, your work extends across five remote communities situated within one of Canada’s most spectacular northern regions. Travel becomes part of adventure. You will soar above rugged mountain ranges, trace the winding path of the Mackenzie River from the air, and journey across winter roads carved over frozen rivers and lakes. Every trip deepens your connection to the land, the cultures, and the communities you serve.

Leadership here is built through presence and relationships. You won’t lead from a distance. You will visit communities, share conversations with Elders and leaders, and develop an understanding of the region that can only come from experiencing it firsthand. Each community visit offers a new perspective, each journey reveals another breathtaking view, and each relationship strengthens your ability to make a meaningful difference for children, youth, and families across the Sahtu.

Life in Norman Wells rewards those who seek adventure, connection, and a genuine sense of community. Spend weekends paddling pristine rivers, spotting moose, caribou, and Dall sheep in their natural habitat, or snowmobiling across sparkling winter landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Watch the sky come alive with vibrant ribbons of green and purple as the aurora dances overhead, creating memories that few Canadians ever have the opportunity to experience firsthand.

Compensation and Benefits
• Salary: $127,238 – $152,003
• Paid Benefits: $ 22,678 – $23,583 in the first year
• Bilingual bonus: $1,200 (if applicable)
• Defined Benefit Pension, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Relocation support, up to 21 days of accommodation
• Northern Tax Deductions
• Deferred Salary Leave Program
• Generous leave and work-life balance

Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in social work
• 5 years direct experience as a child and family services social worker, and;
• 2 years of direct experience supervising child and family services programs.
• Completion of a Master in Social Work and/or a Management Program would be an asset.

The Sahtu Region is an adventurer’s dream: Where jagged mountain silhouettes meet vast, untouched wilderness and the crystal-clear waters of Great Bear Lake stretch endlessly toward the horizon. Here, your workday might end with a sunset over one of the world’s deepest, cleanest freshwater lakes, or a weekend spent exploring the legendary Canol Heritage Trail. Based in Norman Wells, you’ll be part of a close-knit northern community and a truly integrated model of care, where health, wellness, and social services come together under one roof. Serving communities including Colville Lake, Délı̨nę, Fort Good Hope, and Tulita, the Sahtú Got’įnę Regional Health and Social Services Centre offers a rare opportunity to practice leadership in a setting defined by culture, connection, and extraordinary natural beauty.

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