The Manager, Legislation and Legal Affairs has five (5) direct reports and assigns projects and ensures a work plan is in order for the unit.

They also provide expert advice in the areas of legislation analysis, coordination and implementation as well as legislative processes including legislative drafting, the Legislative Assembly process and Executive Council reviews and approval in order to ensure the development of new statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) are consistent with Executive Council direction, land claims and self government agreements and federal legislation.

The Manager works closely with the divisions responsible for implementation of the legislation and program delivery, as well as legislative drafters and legal counsel from the Department of Justice, and contract legal counsel where necessary.

Key Responsibilities Manages the human and financial resources of the Legislation Unit in order to meet divisional and departmental objectives.

Provides expert advice in the areas of legislation and legal implications to departmental policies, including negotiation of complex agreements.

Coordinates the development of current legislation.

Evaluates Departmental policies and programs to determine their effectiveness in meeting legislative requirements.

Ensures the effective administration of responses on Departmental legal issues.

Leads and coordinates GNWT input into MVRMA amendments and regulation development.

Leads and oversee legislative, legal and Crown Consultation requirements.

Key Qualifications An undergraduate (bachelor) degree in Political Science, Canadian Studies or Public Administration,



as well as a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with (reviewing and evaluating) legislation, experience in writing and researching documents such as Decision Papers, Legislative Proposals and Ministerial briefing notes, AND one (1) year management experience.

Equivalencies may include: A graduate (master) degree in Political Science, Canadian Studies or Public Administration, as well as a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with (reviewing and evaluating) legislation, experience in writing and researching documents such as Decision Papers, Legislative Proposals and Ministerial briefing notes, AND one (1) year management experience.

An undergraduate (bachelor) degree in Law, as well as a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with (reviewing and evaluating) legislation, experience in writing and researching documents such as Decision Papers, Legislative Proposals and Ministerial briefing notes, AND one (1) year management experience.

Other relevant degrees may include: international relations, indigenous studies, public policy Assets may include experience working with Indigenous governments, and negotiations of large projects. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.





More Information Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

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

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories 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 this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies 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.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28424 Closing Date: October 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Manager, Legislation and Legal Affairs (Yellowknife)
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