Department: Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission

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

Job Information

Job Title: Pensions Specialist
Annual Salary: $111,131.00 - $132,717.00
Competition Number: 26-06 NT
Community: Yellowknife
Closing Date: September 2, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

- Administers long-term advantages to permanently injured workers and dependants of workers who have suffered a fatal injury
- Recommending to Supervisor, Case Management and Pensions, eligibility/ineligibility for entitlement of Permanent Medial Impairment (PMI) awards on an ongoing basis in compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and policies.
- Completing a variety of administrative tasks.

What you bring to the role:

- A degree in the social sciences combined with 3 years of demonstrated experience working with clients in a social program environment. Knowledge of WSCC philosophy and operations would be an asset.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.



Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

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📌 Pensions Specialist (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife