Territorial Manager, Physiotherapy

The Territorial Manager, Physiotherapy is based in Yellowknife and reports to the Director, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care. This position provides operational leadership for Yellowknife Physiotherapy programs and strategic leadership for Physiotherapy Services across the NTHSSA .

Key Responsibilities:
- Provides territorial leadership for Physiotherapy Services to support consistent, high-quality, client-centred care across the NWT
- Leads strategic planning, program development, evaluation, and quality improvement aligned with system and accreditation standards
- Collaborates with regional, territorial, Indigenous, and government partners to address current and future service needs
- Oversees staffing, performance management, workforce development, and succession planning
- Manages financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, managing a $1.5M operating budget.
- Develops and maintains territorial policies, standards, and clinical guidelines
- Contributes to NTHSSA leadership, decision-making, and committees
- May provide direct physiotherapy care and support community and outreach service delivery as required

Key Qualifications:
- Master's in Physiotherapy
AND
- Five (5) years of clinical physiotherapy practice.

Equivalent qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy
AND
- Ten (10) years of clinical physiotherapy practice

Additional Requirements:
- Maintain membership in Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and licensure as a Physiotherapist in a Canadian province.

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More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 27711

Closing Date: April 23, 2026 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $62.38 per hour to $74.51per hour (approximately $121,641. - $145,295.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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