Negotiations involving land, resources, self-government, and Indigenous rights are among the most significant and complex initiatives undertaken in the Northwest Territories.

As an Assistant Negotiator, you will play a key role in supporting these discussions by conducting research, analyzing issues, building relationships with partners, and helping develop negotiation strategies that balance diverse interests.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that has a lasting impact on Indigenous governments, communities, and the future governance of the territory.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys navigating complex issues, building consensus, and finding practical solutions in a agile, relationship-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities: Support negotiations related to land, resource, and self-government agreements on behalf of the GNWT.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous governments, federal and territorial partners, and other stakeholders.

Research and analyze legal, policy, governance, and strategic issues to support negotiation positions and recommendations.

Assist with consultation and engagement activities involving Indigenous governments and organizations whose interests may be affected.

Prepare briefing materials, reports, recommendations, and advice for senior management and decision-makers.

Key Qualifications: A bachelor degree in social sciences and exposure to Aboriginal rights negotiations or conflict resolution skills.

Equivalencies: Completion of a post-secondary Diploma in Social Sciences and one (1) year of direct experience at Aboriginal rights negotiations.

Completion of a post-secondary Diploma in Social Sciences and completion of formal training in conflict resolution skills.

Grade 12 and three (3) years of direct experience at Aboriginal rights negotiations and formal training in conflict resolution skills.

Grade 12 and four (4) years of direct experience at Aboriginal rights negotiations. - All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.





Disciplines and areas of study of the Bachelor of Social Science include Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Environmental Planning, Geography, Community Development, History, Human Ecology, Human Services, International Development, Industrial Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Demography, Public Health 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.

Transfer Assignments Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28562 Closing Date: November 20, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158-126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Assistant Negotiator (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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