As a government, we've done a number of initiatives over the years to increase the number of employment in small communities. I guess the one that's been more successful has been our Government Services Officer program where we have taken vacant positions and converted them government services officer positions and I think we have been able to hire approximately 20 government services officer positions in small communities and they're all filled and they're providing a very useful service. We also have the Skills 4 Success program which incorporates input from industry, NWT residents, and so on so that we can help people acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes for employment success. We also have the Small Community Employment Support Program and about 300 people are supported every year. Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention decentralization initiatives of the Government of the Northwest Territories where over three phases and over a number of years we have moved approximately 190 positions out of Yellowknife out into the regions and into small centres.
Bob McLeod on Question 429-18(2): Employment Opportunities In Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 429-18(2): Employment Opportunities In Small Communities
Oral Questions
October 30th, 2016
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