The Manager, Operations in Hay River reports to the Assistant Director, managing the transactional processing activities (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal entries, as well as employee information for compensation and benefits) entered into the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The position ensures the appropriate payments to vendors and employees with respect to accounts payable to authorized vendors, and payroll/employee benefits administration.

This position is a representative of the department with full accounting authority for all GNWT departments and the NWTHC; and must establish and maintain a close working relationship with client departments and other stakeholders.

The position applies Federal and GNWT legislation, regulations, agreements, policies and procedures to payroll, benefits and financial transactions.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and financial compliance processes.

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles in respect to financial transactions.

Ability to interpret the Acts, Manuals and other relevant Statutes, Agreements, Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

Ability to interpret financial statements and reports Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines.

Typically attained by; The completion of a relevant undergraduate degree, with 5 years relevant experience in a service-centered transactional workplace, including 3 years of supervisory experience Equivalencies may include; Diploma in a relevant field with 7 years relevant experience in a service-centered transactional environment,



including 3 years of supervisory experience High school diploma with 9 years relevant experience in a service-centered transactional environment, including 3 years of supervisory experience GNWT Inquiries 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 # 28435 Closing Date: Tuesday October 27, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538 Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Manager, Operations (Hay River)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Hay River