The Tłı̨cho Government invites all suitably qualified candidates, who currently reside in Behchokǫ̀ to apply for the term position of Manager, Wellness Social Programs.   The Tłı̨cho Government is committed to attracting and recruiting the best possible candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tłı̨cho citizenship guide the hiring of Tłı̨cho Government employees. 

• DEPARTMENT: Community Social Programs
• POSITION TITLE: Manager, Wellness Social Program 
• STATUS: Full Time / Term from August 15, 2014 – August 14, 2015

OUTLINE OF THE POSITION:

The Manager Community Programs is responsible for managing, coordinating and supporting the delivery of a range of public and First Nations health, wellness and education programs and undertaking action research projects to address health and social issues in the region by: developing project proposals for submission to funding agencies and managing the contribution agreements for approved projects; developing and coordinating an action plan for approved projects; managing the implementation of Tłı̨chǫ Government wellness and social programs; conducting community-based action research to identify needed projects; provide programmatic and administrative support for the media production and training efforts of the Social/Wellness Program Coordinators; and, developing a communications plan to inform people about the community intervention programs and projects. The Manager Community Programs will oversee between 4-5 staff. 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Degree from a university in a field related to health, social services or business administration and four to five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Knowledge of and how to access community resources and services
• Familiarity with wellness programs and knowledge of proposal writing, budgeting and reporting on program delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of community based research.
• Must have a valid up-to-date CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Must have all immunizations up-to-date.
• Good understanding and commitment to Tłı̨chǫ cultural values and way of life and the ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ Language is an asset.

CLOSING DATE: Sept 04, 2014 @ 5:00 pm

Applications including a resume and cover letter should be sent to hr[at]tlicho[dot]com

THIS IS A LIMITED COMPETITION, ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF BEHCHOKǪ NEED APPLY

IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS NOT IDENTIFIED DURING THE LIMITED COMPETITION A REGULAR COMPETITION MAY BE CONDUCTED