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Graduate Employment for Social Workers

Through mentorship-based training and assistance, northern social work graduates will work to gain valuable knowledge and experience towards furthering their career in the social work field.

Northern graduates from recognized post-secondary social work programs are guaranteed employment with the GNWT. Please note that even though a position is guaranteed, you still need be found qualified and suitable for positions you apply for.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • you must meet the definition of a northern graduate;
  • you must have completed your post-secondary program within the six months prior to being hired;
  • your post-secondary program must be one of at least 4 semesters in length resulting in a college diploma or university diploma or degree; and
  • you must have been registered in a full course load (normally 3 courses per semester) for the two semesters prior to graduating (accommodation can be made to recognize special circumstances for disabled students).

How to Apply:

  1. Expression of Interest Forms received on or before January 31, 2009 will be given first consideration for available positions.
  2. Send your completed Expression of Interest Form, along with a current resume, to the Mentorship Program Development Officer at the Department of Human Resources.
  3. Once the Mentorship Program Development Officer receives your Expression of Interest Form, they will contact you with further information.
  4. The Mentorship Program Development Officer will arrange an interview to assess personal suitability. As with all staffing in the GNWT, the Affirmative Action Policy is applied in staffing positions.

Contact:

Mentorship Program Development Officer
Box 1320 (YK6)
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Phone: 867-920-3015 (call collect)
Fax: 867-873-0232
Email: mentorship@gov.nt.ca