Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies.  INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at

http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

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 environment 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

Inquiries Only

Hay River HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE

HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1

Tel (867) 875-8086

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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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