Territorial Specialist - Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
About the role
##Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
##Job Information
The Territorial Specialist, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), leads the development and delivery of a territory wide MAiD service that ensures safe, compassionate, and equitable access for residents across the Northwest Territories. Based in Yellowknife, this role provides expert case management, supports clients and families throughout the MAiD process, advises healthcare providers, and advances system wide planning, evaluation, and education. Working collaboratively with partners across NTHSSA, HRHSSA, TCSA, and DHSS, the Specialist champions culturally safe, trauma informed care and plays a key role in shaping the future of MAiD services in the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of MAiD services across the territory.
- Provide case management and follow up for individuals seeking information or accessing MAiD.
- Serve as a resource for clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Ensure alignment with the Criminal Code of Canada, NWT legislation, and DHSS MAiD Interim Guidelines.
- Promote equitable, respectful, and safe MAiD care throughout the NWT.
- Collaborate with territorial partners and senior leadership to implement and expand MAiD services.
- Apply project management, evaluation, and change management approaches to system development.
- Prepare the system for national MAiD changes, including new eligibility categories.
- Provide mentorship, oversight, and occasional acting leadership within Continuing Care.
- Navigate sensitive client situations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility.
- Uphold culturally safe, trauma informed practices that honour Indigenous experiences and histories.
- Will be required to meet with clients in a clinical setting or home visit and assist practitioner during MAID provisions
Key Qualifications
- A Baccalaureate of Nursing AND 10 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
OR
- A Masters of Nursing AND a minimum of 5 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
##GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
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Territorial Specialist - Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
About the role
##Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
##Job Information
The Territorial Specialist, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), leads the development and delivery of a territory wide MAiD service that ensures safe, compassionate, and equitable access for residents across the Northwest Territories. Based in Yellowknife, this role provides expert case management, supports clients and families throughout the MAiD process, advises healthcare providers, and advances system wide planning, evaluation, and education. Working collaboratively with partners across NTHSSA, HRHSSA, TCSA, and DHSS, the Specialist champions culturally safe, trauma informed care and plays a key role in shaping the future of MAiD services in the NWT.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of MAiD services across the territory.
- Provide case management and follow up for individuals seeking information or accessing MAiD.
- Serve as a resource for clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Ensure alignment with the Criminal Code of Canada, NWT legislation, and DHSS MAiD Interim Guidelines.
- Promote equitable, respectful, and safe MAiD care throughout the NWT.
- Collaborate with territorial partners and senior leadership to implement and expand MAiD services.
- Apply project management, evaluation, and change management approaches to system development.
- Prepare the system for national MAiD changes, including new eligibility categories.
- Provide mentorship, oversight, and occasional acting leadership within Continuing Care.
- Navigate sensitive client situations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural humility.
- Uphold culturally safe, trauma informed practices that honour Indigenous experiences and histories.
- Will be required to meet with clients in a clinical setting or home visit and assist practitioner during MAID provisions
Key Qualifications
- A Baccalaureate of Nursing AND 10 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
OR
- A Masters of Nursing AND a minimum of 5 years of recent experience in a clinical health care setting
##GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.