Department InformationThe 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 InformationThe Senior Finance Clerk, located in Yellowknife, has functional responsibility for validating, authorizing, and recording financial transactions to ensure the availability of funds, proper application of controls, and compliance with trust, tax, and financial legislation. This role requires ongoing interaction with clients, financial institutions, courts, and multiple levels of government, often involving sensitive financial and legal matters requiring discretion, judgment, and explicit communication.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to understand and interpret financial legislation and procedures; Organizational, clerical and keyboarding skills in addition to proficient verbal and written communication abilities are essential as the position deals extensively with the public sector and other government and banking institutions; Attention to detail and high level of accuracy to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately; Typically, theabove qualifications would be attained by:A post-secondary education in bookkeeping or accounting and one year of experience.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867)
767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867)
[email protected]: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.More InformationIndigenous Employment PolicyCandidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.Criminal Records CheckEmployment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.Diversity and InclusionThe 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.EligibilityEligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.EquivalenciesEquivalencies 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.Job Opening InformationJob Opening ID # 28313Closing Date: October 19, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTimeSalary InformationThe salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $73,905 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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