Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery. HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife, the Finance Officer reports directly to the Comptroller. The Finance Officer is responsible for executing activities related to day-to-day operations of the Department and is expected to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently manage the financial and operational activities of the Department. This includes verifying documents are accurate and adhere to government policies and procedures, and ensuring Department staff have timely,



relevant and accurate information for managing budgets and exercising spending authority. The duties of the position are carried out in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, Government Contract Regulations, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) policies, Departmental policies, directives and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities

Grants and contribution administration.

Maintain and provide advice to program managers in the administration of multi-year service contracts.

Department Credit Card Administrator.

Manage the process and maintain records for Signing Authority Designations and security access to the GNWT Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and SAM.

Key Qualifications

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in finance or business administration and two (2) years of relevant experience.

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.

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