I have a return to an oral question asked by Ms. Mike on June 17, regarding recruitment of manager of medical travel. Ms. Mike is correct in stating that a competition was held, and the successful candidate declined the offer of the position.
Subsequently, efforts were made to identify a suitable individual within the Department of Health or the Department of Social Services, given the plans to amalgamate these two departments. Again, a suitable candidate was not identified.
The position of manager of medical travel is a very important one, and the plans to fill this position have not been put on hold. The position is now before the staffing officers, who will look for persons affected by the work force adjustment program across the Government of the Northwest Territories, in order to identify any suitable candidates. Thank you.