Regional Director Central, Child, Family & Community Wellness

Career opportunities are presented in the language received. Help shape the future of children, youth, and families across the Northwest Territories through a leadership role unlike any other, where your impact spans a million square kilometres and adventure is never far from your doorstep. Based in Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, you will provide strategic leadership for a complex network of child protection, family preservation, youth services, mental health supports, foster care, prevention programs, and community wellness initiatives that touch lives across the Central Region – including communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife. This is far more than a leadership position. It is a people-first opportunity to build strong teams, mentor future leaders, and cultivate meaningful partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, and frontline professionals committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Nearly one-third of your time will take you beyond the office and into communities across the territory, travelling by small aircraft and winter roads to strengthen relationships, support teams, and experience the North in a way few professionals ever will. And when the workday ends, life in Yellowknife begins. For leaders who want to influence systems, build lasting relationships, embrace adventure, and leave a legacy that reaches generations, Yellowknife offers a career and a way of life found nowhere else in Canada. Compensation And Benefits Salary: $ 133,166 – $190,223 Northern Living Allowance: $3,700 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 starting at 21.5 days + 5 winter bonus days and mandatory leave over Christmas holiday season. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in social work plus eight years relevant experience, including three years managing people and resources. Step outside and watch floatplanes skim across the sparkling waters of Great Slave Lake while the northern sky shifts from endless summer twilight to ribbons of dancing aurora. In Yellowknife, your commute is measured in minutes, not hours, leaving more time to paddle secluded bays, explore rugged trails, or share fresh local fish at one of the city’s favourite restaurants. Spend weekends browsing the Farmers Market, experiencing SnowKing Winter Festival, or dancing beside the lake at Folk on the Rocks. Here, a thriving arts scene, rich Indigenous cultures, and a welcoming community create connections that come quickly and last. This is a city where wilderness and opportunity meet at the doorstep. Apply now and discover what your leadership can achieve at a whole new latitude. Apply now and take your career to a new latitude! https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/28146

Provide strategic leadership for a complex network of child protection, family preservation, and community wellness initiatives across the Central Region of the Northwest Territories. Build strong teams and cultivate partnerships with Indigenous governments and community organizations to improve outcomes for children and families.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work and at least eight years of relevant experience. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience managing people and resources.

• Northern Living Allowance • Bilingual Bonus • Defined Benefit Pension • Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Relocation Support • Accommodation Support • Northern Tax Deductions • Deferred Salary Leave Program • Generous Leave • Winter Bonus Days

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• Strategic Leadership
• People Management
• Resource Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Mentorship
• Partnership Building
• Child Protection
• Family Preservation
• Youth Services
• Mental Health Support
• Foster Care
• Community Wellness

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director