Executive Secretary

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

The Executive Secretary provides administrative support to four Assistant Deputy Ministers.  The incumbent is responsible for administrative services for three Branches, including all correspondence and documents received for the Assistant Deputy Ministers.   The incumbent managers the flow of paper to the Directors¿ administrative assistants as well, deals with the public, other departments, Indigenous organizations, headquarters and regional staff and non-government organizations.

Key Responsibilities

•    Provide administrative support to the Directorate.
•    Maintain accurate and readily accessible records for the Directorate.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Tact and diplomacy and ability to work with highly confidential material
•    Understanding of GNWT procedures
•    Good verbal and written communications skills
•    Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Secretarial / Office / Business Administration Diploma and one (1) year of related experience.

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Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

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 # 28139

Closing Date: August 14, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $39.26 per hour to $46.89 per hour (approximately $76,557 - $91,436.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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