The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking qualified legal and medical professionals to serve on the Mental Health Act Review Board. This page explains who can apply, what the roles require, and how to submit your application.

Legal Members are lawyers in good standing who assess legal and procedural issues during hearings. Medical Members are licensed physicians or psychiatrists who help interpret clinical evidence. These are contract appointments, paid per diem or per hearing, and are not GNWT employment positions.

Applications must be received by March 11, 2026.

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Check if you are eligible to apply

General requirements for all applicants

You must be able to:

• attend hearings as scheduled, sometimes on short notice
• obtain and maintain a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• work respectfully in a multidisciplinary Board environment
• meet contract requirements, including:
  • valid business licence
  • Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) coverage
  • professional and general liability insurance

Role-specific licensing requirements

To apply as a Legal Member:

• you must be a lawyer in good standing
• you must be entitled or eligible to practice law in the Northwest Territories or you must be entitled or eligible to practice law in Canada

To apply as a Medical Member:

• you must be a licensed medical practitioner (for example, a physician or psychiatrist) in good standing
• you must be eligible to practice in Canada

Helpful experience for all applicants

Experience that strengthens an application includes:

• participating in hearings, tribunals, boards, or other quasi-judicial processes
• assessing evidence (clinical or legal) and contributing to fair, well-reasoned decisions
• applying procedural fairness
• understanding mental health legislation, systems, and patient rights

Appointment terms

Members are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services for terms of up to two years, with the possibility of renewal.

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Prepare your application

Prepare the following:

• a brief cover email or letter stating whether you are applying as a Legal Member or Medical Member
• your resume, including relevant tribunal, adjudicative, or professional experience
• names and contact information for references

Clearly mark your application as:

“Northwest Territories Mental Health Act Review Board – Application for Appointment”

Submit your application

Send your completed application to:

Department of Health and Social Services
Mental Health Act Review Board
6th Floor, Tatsaotį̀ne Building
5015-49 Street
PO Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Email: MHAct_ReviewBoard@gov.nt.ca
Phone: 867-767-9061 ext. 49180

Applications must be received by March 11, 2026.

If you have questions about the application process, contact the Review Board office by email or phone.

Learn about the Mental Health Act Review Board

For full details about the Board’s role, hearings, and patient rights, visit:

• Mental Health Act Review Board information
• NWT Mental Health Act Review Board website

Know what happens after you apply

• Your application is received by the Department of Health and Social Services.
• Members of the Review Board are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services under the Mental Health Act and its Regulations.
• You may be contacted if more information is required.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee an appointment.

If you have questions after applying, email MHAct_ReviewBoard@gov.nt.ca.