I truly appreciate the Member's concerns as well as the concerns of some of the staff out there. The department has taken action to actively recruit for these positions, as I've previously indicated. I anticipate that the positions will be posted in the very near future and am hopeful that we will receive applications from many qualified individuals. Mr. Speaker, while a Master's level education is identified within the job description, as is the case with all GNWT competitions, equivalencies will absolutely be considered. A Master's degree is one way that an individual may develop the knowledge, skills, and ability as outlined in the job description. Ultimately, Mr. Speaker, we are looking for individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide the high-quality counselling services that the youth are demanding. Decisions will be made on competencies to perform the job, not just the educational qualifications that typically lead to these knowledge, skills, and abilities. So we will be working with our current employees, and, where appropriate, they will have opportunities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Glen Abernethy on Question 291-18(3): Indigenous Participation in the Arctic Policy Framework
In the Legislative Assembly on May 25th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 291-18(3): Indigenous Participation in the Arctic Policy Framework
Oral Questions
May 25th, 2018
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