Career Development Navigator

Job Information

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The Career Development Navigator plays a key role in supporting workforce development across the Northwest Territories by delivering career, employment, training, and apprenticeship services. Working closely with individuals, employers, Indigenous governments, educational institutions, and community partners, the incumbent helps improve access to employment opportunities, skills development, and professional certification pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver career development, employment, and training programs and services.
• Provide individualized career and employment case management to clients.
• Administer funding programs, contribution agreements, and training initiatives.
• Support the delivery of apprenticeship and trade certification programs, including client registration, technical training coordination, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with employers, Indigenous governments, schools, and community organizations.
• Promote workforce development initiatives through outreach, workshops, events, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant post-secondary diploma or Journey Certification and two (2) years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with diverse clients and stakeholders, including Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of employment and training programs, labour market trends, and career development practices is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.

Equivalences

• A Diploma in a related discipline such as career development, social sciences, counselling or Diploma in a designated trade and a minimum of two years of related experience
• Related experience =  in career counselling in a service oriented environment

All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case by case basis

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.