Manager of Policy

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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 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

The Manager of Policy is responsible for the management and coordination of the policy functions of the Policy, Legislation and Communications Division. As a result, this position is responsible for the development, coordination, review, and provision of strategic advice to the Minister and senior management on all policy initiatives relevant to the mandate of the Department. The Manager of Policy provides services and advice that impact the operations of the entire Department, other GNWT departments, central agencies, NWT education authorities, and the general public. This position is responsible for 3 Senior Policy Advisors that report directly to them.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Written communication skills to ensure the development of policy, Executive Council submissions, and briefing materials that are clear and concise and convey complex information and detailed recommendations.

Verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including Senior Managers and Ministers on complex subjects, and to engage in delicate negotiations with internal and external parties.

Analytic and problem solving skills to synthesize complex information, identify cross­ divisional and departmental linkages, and assess risk and opportunity.

Management skills to lead, plan, organize, coordinate and complete complex and concurrent projects independently or in teams within time and resource constraints while monitoring progress and evaluating results.

Key qualifications would be attained by

Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) and completion of either a graduate degree (e.g. Master's) or a degree program in law (e.g. LLB or JD). At least one of the completed degrees must be in the social sciences, humanities, education, law, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years working in either policy, Aboriginal rights, or intergovernmental relations.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a direct supervisory role.

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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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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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 # 28135

Closing Date: August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $65.25 per hour (approximately $127,238. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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