Legislative Advisor and Securities Manager

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Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Reporting to the Director of Legal Registries in Yellowknife, the Legislative Advisor and Securities Manager is responsible for a wide variety of regulatory instruments, rules and orders. All policy development related to Legal Registries is undertaken within the Division because of the complex and highly specialized legal nature, often done with other jurisdictions. It is important that legislation is kept current with national initiatives and reforms. The Legislative advisor is called upon to provide advice and coordinate projects that relate to legislation and works closely with Legislative Division.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the Securities Act, Regulations and extensive body of national rules;

Ability to distinguish between and appropriately supervise the handling of confidential information and information available to the public;

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with the general public, other Canadian securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations and the legal profession.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by

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A relevant university degree, plus 3 years' experience in a policy, legislative or program setting.

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28336

Closing Date: October 1, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $56.99 per hour (approximately $111,131 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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