Life at Northwestel
Northwestel is defined by our culture. We go the extra mile and take responsibility for our work because our values are rooted in the communities we serve. When you join our team, you join an energetic, innovative, creative community with opportunities and resources to help you become the best at what you do. Together, we’re building a stronger North, and that starts with you.
Our 500+ northern employees range from highly trained technical experts to new graduates with creative minds. We’re diverse and inclusive, and looking for people of all skillsets and backgrounds.
Winner of Canada's Top Employer for Young People
Here’s what you can expect
Your base package includes:
• Competitive pay
• Team Incentive Program (TIP)
• Northern Living Allowance
• Vacation Travel Allowance
• Flexible health and dental program, including fitness and health care spending accounts
• Life and disability protection insurance
• Mental health coverage is unlimited
Add our employee savings programs
• Employee share purchase
• RRSP
• Defined benefit pension plan
Plus, add our employee discount programs
• Discounts on Northwestel and Bell Mobility services
• Discounts on car rentals, vehicle purchase, hotel accommodations, computers and more
Benefits
We strive to help northerners prosper and thrive. Our relationship with our employees is no different. We give you the tools to succeed at Northwestel by offering various courses and programs that help you be the best at what you do. We offer executive leadership training, courses and certifications as well as access to LinkedIn Learning.
We offer a strong benefits package, including access to 24/7 health care and mental health services, share purchasing program, northern living and travel allowances and a defined benefit pension. All of the benefits listed below are available to full-time permanent employees while part-time and temporary employees have varying benefit combinations which will be outlined in the job descriptions.
Employees also have access to
Career development
We help our employees with career advancement by helping with related education or qualifications. We provide consultations and financial education to get you where you want to be.
Technology loans
We help our people keep their technology up to date. We offer interest free loans for employee device purchase.
LinkedIn Learning
We encourage continuous learning by giving employees unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Library. Learn from industry experts who are passionate about their subjects.
LifeWorks EFAP
The Employee & Family Assistance program is free to employees and their dependents and offers short term counselling and access to expert advice in a wide range of life areas and is available 24/7/365.
Resilience
An employee family assistance program (EFAP) for short-term counseling 24 -7 service.
Beacon
A digital therapy provider that offers internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ICBT)
Dialogue
Dialogue is a virtual health care program that provides confidential, 24/7 access to a variety of medical professionals. With Dialogue, you receive top medical care with fast, real-time services via chat, phone or video to help treat health concerns.
Building blocks for positive mental health
This is a program designed to help our team members expand their awareness of mental health so they can support themselves. This program offers support to colleagues who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
The Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate program
Designed by Queens University, this 3-module program equips Northwestel team leaders with a better understanding of mental health issues in the workplace and how to best support to their teams.
Join our team today
Together, we are building a more connected North, where northerners can prosper and thrive.
Find your path
If you’re a northern highschooler, learn how you can follow your passions while making good things happen in the North.
Our North. Our Home
The connection between our company and our community is a key part of our culture. This starts with our employees. We support northern communities and are actively involved in events throughout the year. Here are some of the ways our employees stay connected to each other and to their communities.
You can also visit our blog today to stay informed on the latest news and events and more!
Volunteer Involvement Fund
Northwestel’s Volunteer Involvement Fund (VIF) recognizes and rewards employees for their community volunteer work by making donations to the eligible charities they volunteer for. Even better, an individual who volunteers a minimum of 50 hours to a non-profit, can apply for a $400 grant to that organization.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Every June 21st, we proudly celebrate the cultures and contributions of our Indigenous colleagues, customers and partners across the north. Our Whitehorse team hosts the annual Northwestel Solstice Feast, serving bannock and stew, while in Yellowknife, Northwestel sponsors the Indigenous People’s Day Raffle in support of the Dettah Youth Centre.
Holiday Toy Drive
Every year Northwestel collects toy donations for kids and teens in northern communities through our retail stores. The drive is one part of the Giving back – hamper program, with Share the Spirit in the Yukon, Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society, and the Yellowknife Salvation Army. In 2019 we helped create more than 400 hampers for families.
Yukon River Quest
Join the quest along other Northwestel employees and challenge what's known as the longest canoe/kayak/stand-up paddleboard race in the world. The annual river challenge-of-challenges spans 715 km from Whitehorse to Dawson City and it's been running since 1992. The Northwestel team has placed 3rd in the Men’s C category in the past and earned the Spirit of the Yukon Award for helping a fellow paddler during the race.
Learn more at yukonriverquest.com
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
On June 15th, 2019, 300 teams raced from Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska. Eight of them were part of the Old Cranks and New Spokes relay team for Northwestel. There’s nothing like a good challenge to get our team in gear! This amazing race has brought together riders from across Canada and the USA since 1992. Be part of the team next year!
Learn more at kcibr.org
NWTRPA Walking Challenge
The NWTRPA Walking Challenge is an annual northern event from January to February. The challenge is to conceptually walk the distance of the Big River, from Zhatıé Kų́ę́ to Tuktuuyaqtuuq, a distance of 1,658 kilometres.
In the past six years, our team has walked almost 10,000 kms in support of mental health in the north! Join the Northwestel team this year to stay active, get to know new coworkers, and make a positive impact.
Learn more at nwtrpawalkingchallenge.ca.
Gift of Giving Gala and Festival of Trees
Every year Northwestel sponsors the Gift of Giving Gala in Yellowknife and the Festival of Trees in Whitehorse. Two holiday fundraisers for the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation that have raised $500,000 for northern health care over the last 20 years. In 2019, Imran Khan spoke at the gala on behalf of Northwestel and the band Ben Chase played live at the Gift of Giving Gala.
Living and working in the North
Ignite your sense of adventure, culture, tradition and belonging. Experience the vast, rugged landscapes, the vibrant urban centers and the rich culture.
Working and living in the Yukon
The Yukon offers some of the most spectacular, pristine untouched areas in the world. With a rich culture and history, breathtaking hiking, canoeing, road-trips and biking, it truly has it all. Cross the midnight sun and northern lights off your bucket list and get ready to stay a while.
Northwestel’s offices are located in Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, and largest city in northern Canada. For a small city, it’s packed with activity. Explore independent coffee shops, local breweries, live music and art. Whitehorse is an adventurer’s playground. There are over 700 kilometers of marked trails for walking, biking and cross-country skiing. The Yukon River runs right through the downtown for kayaking, boating and fishing.
Discover more about the Yukon.
Working and living in the Northwest Territories
With over 1.3 million kilometers of wild and rugged landscapes, national parks and arctic seascapes, the Northwest Territories is truly Spectacular. When you watch the northern lights dance across a frozen lake, “nightlife” takes on a whole new meaning. Yellowknife’s small-town feel and urban amenities make it the perfect place to live.
Northwestel connects almost 45,000 people across the Northwest Territories.
Discover more about the Northwest Territories.
Working and living in Nunavut
Nunavut is unique. Known for being remote, with wide expanses of arctic tundra, many communities are only accessible by boat or plane. But it’s not all like that. In cities like Iqaluit, you’ll find a range of dining options, cafés and world class art. In Nunavut, experience unique arctic national parks, wildlife, traditional games and sports, and thriving arts and culture.
Northwestel serves communities across the entire territory. Bundle up for the adventure of a lifetime.
Discover more about Nunavut.
