##Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

##Job Information

The Strategic Affairs and Official Languages Coordinator provides advice to the Deputy Head, senior management team on matters related to the delivery, promotion and support of the French language, provides advice on a broad range of French language program and service issues and supports the Department of Health and Social Services(DHSS) in preparation of Session materials and coordinating Minister and Deputy Minister participation on federal, provincial and territorial forums.

The coordinator coordinates, supports, monitors, and ensures evaluation of the DHSS's French language services and communications, guides and supports health and social services authorities in their delivery of French language services and communications. The position is also responsible for ensuring that the official languages services (OLS) meet the needs of the system and public and has a key role in the planning, development, coordination and evaluation of programs and services relating to OLS. This position is also responsible for the management and coordination of the annual budget.

The incumbent must be bilingual with the ability to speak, read and write in English and in French.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the DHSS's French Language Services Plans (FLSP) and support the development of the authorities' FLSPs.
• Monitor, report on and advise on the DHSS's implementation of the Official Languages Act and guidelines.
• Participate in and support interdepartmental French services and communications initiatives.
• Establish and support links with stakeholders in the GNWT's French language services and communications.
• Administer and monitor the budget and related documents for the DHSS Official Languages.
• Support the work of the Strategic Affairs unit and participate on special projects.
• Assist the DHSS to obtain suitable human resources and other supports to implement the FLSP.

Key Qualifications:

• A degree in political science or public administration and three (3) years of experience in a relevant field.
• Equivalencies can include:
  • A college diploma in political science or public administration and five (5) years of experience.
    The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

##GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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