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Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson is home to approximately 1,100 people (based on the 2021 Federal Census) and is situated at the scenic confluence of the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers. Fort Simpson is a vibrant regional centre for the Deh Cho Region and the gateway to the Nahanni National Park. Fort Simpson has two public schools, which serves students from K to 6 and 7 to 12. A nine-hole golf course, campground, a recreation centre with a swimming pool, and a public library are just some of the attractions located within Fort Simpson. The Fort Simpson Health Centre as well as the Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department serve the Village of Fort Simpson and surrounding area. For more information on Fort Simpson please visit: https://fortsimpson.com/
Behchokǫ̀
Behchokǫ̀ is located approximately one hour from the capital of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife via paved highway. With a population close to 2,500 people, the self-governed community of Behchokǫ̀, which means “Big Knife”, in the Tłı̨chǫ language, is one of the largest Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. The region has been the traditional hunting grounds of the Tłı̨chǫ for centuries. The first Hudson’s Bay Company post in the region was established in 1852 and was later moved where Behchokǫ̀ is today. With access to the highway system, Behchokǫ̀ is easily accessible year-round, and being one hour from Yellowknife one can shop, visit the Arctic Spa, dine at local restaurants, and visit the recreation center or swimming pool (opened April 2025). Behchokǫ̀ has two schools, a local multi-use recreational facility, a grocery store, gas station, and two restaurants. The Behchokǫ̀ Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with staff on call outside of regular hours. Doctors rotate through several times a week and mental health services are available in the community. For more specialized care needs, the Stanton Territorial Hospital is located in Yellowknife. The Behchokǫ̀ Detachment has a fully equipped fitness room. Behchokǫ̀ has great fishing in the area and access to many lakes, hiking trails, snowshoeing and more. Traditional Dene activities and events are regularly held in Behchokǫ̀, such as the annual handgame tournaments.
Government housing may be available in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Simpson (please contact the Detachment directly for information pertaining to availability).
Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Simpson are classified as Isolated Posts. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to:
- Isolated Post Allowance
- Vacation Travel Assistance (provided for each eligible member of the household and represents approximately 1 trip per fiscal year).
For more information, please see:
• National Joint Council Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en)
• Pay, pension and benefits (https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html)
• Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html)
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