Financial Planning and Budget Officer

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Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Financial Planning and Budget Officer is responsible for the provision of financial planning advice and support to the Department's senior management and regions.

This position helps ensure adequate information is available for proper resource allocation decisions regarding the Department's annual operations and maintenance, amortization and capital budgets and prepares and consolidates the financial planning and budget exercises of the Department.

Responsibilities

Participates in the ongoing financial management and control of the Department¿s budget.

Monitors, tracks and records all Financial Management Board submissions, analyst assessments, and Records of Decision.

Monitors and controls the Department's Revenue Budgets and the Financial Implications of Third Party (Fund 03) Agreements.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting procedures, generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) theories and practices. The ability to interpret and implement Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant (CICA) guidelines.

Knowledge of financial analysis methods.

Knowledge of budget development, government budgeting processes, financial analysis and reporting, including the ability to prepare financial reports and statements.

Knowledge of financial planning techniques and tools such as budget forecasting and variance reporting.

Knowledge of MS Office operating systems and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Access), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and appropriate use of the internet.

Organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritize and respond effectively to frequently changing priorities and deadlines.

Typically attained by

A Bachelor¿s degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, economics or a related field, completion of a third level towards a Canadian recognized accounting designation and two (2) years of directly related experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

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.

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 # 28218

Closing Date: September 4, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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