Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada¿s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the advantages offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information
The Senior Advisor, Governance is responsible for providing independent, expert and comprehensive advice on a wide range of governance issues affecting the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

As the Senior Advisor, Governance, you will ensure decisions, direction, and requirements of the Leadership Council and the Minister Responsible are communicated throughout the NTHSSA. You will also research, provide background material, advise and recommend actions to facilitate sound and effective decision making in line with corporate governance best practices.

The Senior Advisor, Governance is accountable for managing all aspects of governance relating to NTHSSA, specifically the ongoing mandate of the Leadership Council. The incumbent functions at the most senior level, a member of the Executive Team,



in the Health and Social Services System and must possess a high level of managerial, communications, analytical, public relations and diplomatic skills. The Senior Advisor, Governance maintains close working relationships with the Leadership Council Chair, NTHSSA CEO, the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, and the office of the Minister Responsible.

Key Qualifications
A Master¿s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science or Business Management or a related field and eight (8) years of experience in intergovernmental affairs, directorate functions, indigenous government administration, governance, or similar areas ideally in a northern government context. Legal experience is an asset. Experience should also include working at the senior level with executive and senior management teams.

Equivalent Experience
A Bachelor¿s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science or Business Management or a related field and ten (10) years of experience in intergovernmental affairs, directorate functions, indigenous government administration, governance, or similar areas ideally in a northern government context. Legal experience is an asset. Experience should also include working at the senior level with executive and senior management teams. Other equivalencies will be assessed on a case by case basis

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.

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📌 Senior Advisor, Governance (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories