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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 Graduate/Student Recruitment Support Officer at the Department of Human Resources.
  3. Once the Graduate/Student Recruitment Support Officerr receives your Expression of Interest Form, they will contact you with further information.
  4. The Graduate/Student Recruitment Support 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:

Graduate/Student Recruitment Support Officer
Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
5th floor, YK Center
Phone: 867-920-8690 (call collect)
Fax: 867-873-0634
mentorship@gov.nt.ca