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

Reporting to the Director of Legal Registries in Yellowknife, the Legislative Advisor and Securities Manager is responsible for a wide variety of regulatory instruments, rules and orders. All policy development related to Legal Registries is undertaken within the Division because of the complex and highly specialized legal nature, often done with other jurisdictions. It is significant that legislation is kept current with national initiatives and reforms. The Legislative advisor is called upon to provide advice and coordinate projects that relate to legislation and works closely with Legislative Division.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of the Securities Act,



Regulations and extensive body of national rules;
- Ability to distinguish between and appropriately supervise the handling of confidential information and information available to the public;
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with the general public, other Canadian securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and the legal profession.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

- A relevant university degree, plus 3 years' experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

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.

📌 Legislative Advisor and Securities Manager (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada