Health and Wellness Programs Specialist

Job Description

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:

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Are you passionate about creating healthy, positive workplaces where people can thrive? The Government of the Northwest Territories is looking for a Health and Wellness Programs Specialist to lead corporate initiatives that support the mental, physical, and overall well‑being of GNWT employees.

In this role, you will design, deliver, and evaluate wellness strategies and programs that make a real impact across the public service. You’ll collaborate with departments, community partners, and experts to understand needs, introduce innovative wellness approaches, and support leaders in building strong, healthy workplace cultures.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement GNWT wide health and wellness programs and initiatives.


• Provide strategic advice to departments on workplace wellness plans and practices.


• Manage and evaluate the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).


• Build partnerships across government, industry, and community organizations.


• Create tools, resources, workshops, and communication materials that promote employee wellbeing.


• Analyze data and program metrics to measure impact and recommend improvements.

Key Qualifications:

A relevant bachelors degree coupled with 2 years of progressive experience in one of Talent Management, Human Resources, Program Development, Health Promotion or similar role.

A relevant University/College Diploma coupled with 4 years of progressive experience in one of Talent Management, Human Resources, Program Development, Health Promotion or similar role.

Relevant fields of study may include Human Resources, Social Sciences, Social Work, Community/Health Studies or Public Health.

Similar positions may include:

• Public Health Program Coordinator


• Health Education Specialist


• Corporate Wellness Specialist


• Employee Wellness Program Manager


• Workplace Wellbeing Coordinator


• Occupational Health Program Coordinator


• HR advisor/consultant/analyst


• Psychology/counsellor

All other equivalencies will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.