Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Court Administration Services Manager, Court Finance Officer is responsible for processing fines and fees that total approximately $500,000 annually and answering inquiries on documents for 3 different Courts (Territorial, Supreme and Court of Appeal) and the Sheriff's Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards at the intermediate level in order to balance ledgers and reconcile account;
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Court (Territorial/Supreme/Court of Appeal) and federal and territorial statutes/legislation that govern court actions and how these rules affect the financial aspect of court;




- Must always ensure that the independence of the judiciary is upheld;
- Ability to understand and follow the principles of court conduct and decorum.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Accounting Diploma with two years of experience in an accounting workplace that includes at least one year completing ledger work and reconciling accounts, interpreting financial and administrative procedures, legislation and acts, and researching and responding to a variety of complex financial inquiries from a variety of clients.

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.

📌 Court Finance Officer (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife