Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for data, research, and evidence-based decision-making? The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking an experienced and cutting-edge Territorial Statistician to lead the Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics and serve as the territory's senior authority on official statistics. In this influential role, you will guide the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of statistical information that supports government decision-making, policy development, and program planning across the Northwest Territories. You will also represent territorial interests at national statistical tables and work closely with Statistics Canada and other jurisdictions to advance the territorial statistical agenda.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics and oversee the GNWT's official statistical program.
- Provide strategic statistical analysis and advice to support government decision-making,



policy development, and planning.
- Direct the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of accurate and relevant territorial data.
- Represent the GNWT on national statistical committees and maintain partnerships with Statistics Canada and other jurisdictions. Manage the Bureau's staff, budget, projects, and resources while promoting collaboration, innovation, and qualified excellence.

Key Qualifications

- A Master's degree in economics, statistics, or another field with a focus on quantitative methods, 10 years of experience in a statistical or research environment, including 3 years of supervisory experience.

Equivalent Education:

- Master's degree Mathematics, with a significant focus on quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and research methodologies.

Equivalent Experience:

- Experience providing statistical analysis, evidence based recommendations, and strategic advice to senior management, executives, or decision makers
- Experience leading or managing a statistical, research, analytics, economics, or data science function within a government, academic, or large organizational setting.
- Experience applying advanced quantitative methods, statistical modelling, forecasting, survey methodology, or data analysis to support organizational decision making.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Territorial Statistician (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife