Inspections and Collections Officer

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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

Do you have the knack for numbers and problem solving?  Come put your skills to work!   As the Employment Standards Inspections\Collections Officer you will navigate legislation, dive into payroll records,  investigate workplace issues, and manage collections; while supporting employees and employers navigate workplace obligations fairly in the NWT.   Bring your calculator, curiosity and attention to detail, we have the challenges waiting.

The Inspection and Collections Officer perform 3 - 4 payroll inspections per week and manages approximately 200 collection files including opening an estimated 50 - 100 new files each year.  The work has a direct impact on employers and employees in the Northwest Territories. Through the inspection of payroll records,

Key Responsibilities

Performs inspections and audits payroll records to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act.

Provides technical information and advice to employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act in order to improve compliance.

Administers Employment Standards collection action to obtain and make payments owed to individuals in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

Administers accurate financial information management and record keeping systems.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire an understanding of the rules of evidence and some knowledge of Small Claims, Territorial and Supreme Court Rules and procedures with respect to the filing of orders, Writs of Execution, Garnishee Summons, Affidavits, Orderly Payment of Debt, etc.

Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Creditors Relief Act, and the Territorial Court Act.

Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles, and computerized accounting systems.

Knowledge of northern community life and cross-cultural issues.

Able to work in a computerized work environment with relevant skills such as operating systems, word processing, worksheets, scheduler, internet and email.

Key Qualifications would be attained by

A business, commerce, accounting, or related diploma, and one (1) year of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and one (1) year of collections or accounts receivable experience.

A business, accounting, or related certificate, and two (2) years of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and two (2) years of collections or accounts receivable 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.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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 # 28542

Closing Date: November 18, 2026 at 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $52.00 per hour to $62.09 per hour (approximately $101,400 - $121,076) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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