Reporting to the Regional Manager, Highway Operations in Hay River, the Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator performs a key role in providing general administration, clerical, financial accounting and data entry support for the South Slave regional highways division maintenance camps and other regional staff.

The incumbent ensures that administrative, clerical, financial accounting and data entry duties are performed in a timely, accurate, efficient and orderly manner in accordance with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; Standardized office and administrative procedures Financial planning, budget development and analysis Financial accounting computer systems and database concepts Good accounting and analytical skills in order to interpret and apply accounting concepts, financial terms of funding agreements and compose historical trend analysis Work in a multi-task environment, organizing time effectively to meet deadlines Typically attained by Completion of high school diploma and post-secondary education in accounting and/or financial management program.

The ability to apply this knowledge is typically gained through 3-5 years of varied accounting/budgeting experience in a computerized setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.





Equivalencies may include High School Diploma with 5 Years of varied accounting/budgeting experience Diploma in Business Administration with 3 years of varied accounting/budgeting experience GNWT Inquiries More Information Term Position This job opening is for a 2 Year Term Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.

Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

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 # 28445 Closing Date: Wednesday November 4, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,277.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538.

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📌 Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator (Hay River)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Hay River