Finance Officer

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Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Finance Officer is responsible for executing activities related to day-to-day operations government policies and procedures, and ensuring Authority staff have timely, relevant, and accurate information for managing budgets and exercising spending authority. The Finance Officer assists in maintaining security access for SAM users and specimen signature records.

The Finance Officer is a resource to program managers regarding their compensation and benefits expenses. The Finance Officer assists with administrative tasks in support of the finance division.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) and experience in the application of accounting theories and principles.

Knowledge of accounting, related systems and budgetary cycles.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret, analyze and prepare financial statements and reports.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in finance or business administration combined with two (2) years of directly related experience.

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Department of Finance

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.

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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.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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 # 28402

Closing Date: October 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390 ) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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