Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

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, Audiology provides clinical leadership and expert support for audiology services across the Northwest Territories. This role helps ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care and that services are consistent across regions.

The Specialist reports directly to the Territorial Manager, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (Manager). The Specialist works closely with audiologists and other healthcare providers to improve programs, support staff development, and guide clinical practice. This includes developing policies, mentoring staff, and monitoring service quality.

This role also includes direct patient care. The Specialist assesses and treats patients, supports families, and works with healthcare teams and communities to improve hearing health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and subject matter expertise in audiology
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
• Monitor service quality and lead improvement initiatives
• Share knowledge and best practices across regions
• Stay current with research and trends in audiology
• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of audiology standards, practices, and patient care
• Experience in clinical leadership, mentoring, or supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and community resources
• Research, evaluation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Master's
Degree in Audiology or Doctor of Audiology degree in addition to 5 years of clinical Audiology
practice.

Previous supervisory experience would be an asset.

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.