The Senior Budget Policy Advisor (Advisor) plans, prepares, monitors, evaluates and reports on the Operations, Capital and Projects on Behalf of Others' Budgets for the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).

The Advisor provides analysis, evaluation and assessment of the operational budget, capital budget and project budgets on behalf of others.

Key Responsibilities Develop and monitor Northwest Territories (NWT) health and social services system budgets.

Plan and collaborate on the development of both the Business Plan (financial component) and the Main Estimates.

Monitor and control DHSS, federal and other third-party and/or cost-shared funding arrangements, including Projects on Behalf of Others' agreements.

Develop and monitor the HSSA's Core Funding Contribution Agreements.

Perform other financial duties as required.

Key Qualifications A degree in a financial field and three (3) years of related experience.

Equivalencies may include a diploma in a financial field and five (5) years of related experience.

Related experience may include budget development, financial analysis, variance analysis, and business case development. 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 # 28450 Closing Date: October 22, 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 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Senior Budget Policy Advisor (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife