Community Social Services Worker

Community Social Services Worker

Community: Arctic Bay, Arviat, Cambridge Bay, Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kinngait, Kugaaruk, Naujaat, Qikiqtarjuaq, Taloyoak

Reference number: 17-507885

Type of employment: Union

Status: Salary: $93,582 to $106,208 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance: Various (see description below)

Closing Date: Friday, September 15, 2023 - 11:59pm

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.

Your role - Reporting to the Supervisor, Family Wellness, you will be representing the Department of Family Services in all matters related to enhancing the overall health of individuals and families in the assigned community. As a professional in the community, you will be required to work with other associated professional bodies, including the RCMP, Mental Health, Medical Personnel, Education, Justice, and various community resources. You will be considered an essential service provider of the community. Key focus areas you would be responsible for include:

• Prevention / Intervention Work
• Adoptions – Departmental / Private / International
• Child Welfare
• Providing a liaison service at large in the Community

Minimum Requirements:

• A Diploma in Social Work, plus 1 year of practical child protection experience. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university plus 1 year of practical child protection experience is preferred.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 4 months of hire is a condition of employment.
• A Vulnerable Sector check is also a requirement.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Child and Family Services Appointment.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the Department of Family Services in all communities.

What we have to offer - You will be provided with a competitive salary package which includes:

• Base salary range: $93,582 to $106,208 annually.
• 37.5 hours/week
• A Northern Living Allowance annually based on community is noted below.
• Subsidized furnished accommodations is available.
• Relocation assistance.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Attractive benefits packages and leave entitlements.
• This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union.
• Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Community - Northern Allowance:

• Arctic Bay - $29,922
• Arviat - $22,178
• Baker Lake - $24,281
• Cambridge Bay - $20,891
• Igloolik - $26,437
• Iqaluit - $16,008
• Taloyoak - $30,424

Note: The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.