1.1.4

Description: 
We will continue to implement the government’s Hard-to-Recruit initiative to link regional job vacancies with potential employees and on-the-job training for residents
Lead Dept: 
FIN
Priority: 
1.1
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Economy and Environment
Number: 
4
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Economy and Environment
Background Information: 

ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 

Commitment 1.1.4 – We will continue to implement the government’s Regional Recruitment Program initiative to assist with increasing regional employment opportunities by linking residents with regional vacancies and on-the-job training.

Developed in 2014, the Regional Recruitment Program (RRP) is an on-going program under the umbrella of the Workforce Planning Strategy and is intended to assist with increasing regional employment opportunities by using unique approaches to recruitment to link residents with on-the-job training.

The Department of Finance continues to implement the Regional Recruitment Program (RRP) to assist with increasing regional employment opportunities. Since the program was created, 16 individuals have been appointed to indeterminate positions after completing their RRP training programs. These indeterminate placements include Inuvik, Fort Simpson, Fort Providence, Fort Liard and Yellowknife.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 1.1.5 – We will get more 18-24 year olds into the labour market by removing barriers to employment, using a better mix of improved educational attainment, skill development, and matching skills with employer needs through improved career development supports.
  • Commitment 1.1.7 – In collaboration with the federal government, we will increase the number of immigrants working in the NWT and increase investment by immigrants. We will implement an immigration strategy that prioritizes streamlining application processes, increasing awareness of immigration programs, and consolidating our administrative supports.
  • Commitment 1.1.13 – We will support small communities by enhancing job-creation programs, building community capacity and supporting new economic opportunities.

For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Finance.