Relief Public Trustee Officer

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife.

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

Based in Yellowknife and reporting to the Public Trustee, as the

Relief Public Trustee Officer

, you are responsible for administering estates of deceased persons and trusts for minor children and mentally incapable persons on behalf of clients across the Northwest Territories. You will oversee the financial administration of the Public Trustee Common Fund, including monitoring transactions and completing monthly bank reconciliations for a fund exceeding $5 million and processing more than 6,000 transactions annually.

You manage a diverse and complex caseload involving estate, trust, legal, and financial matters. It requires frequent interaction with clients, legal representatives, financial institutions, and federal, provincial, and territorial government organizations across Canada. You interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures related to estate and trust administration, ensuring services are delivered accurately, consistently, and within required timelines. Errors or delays can have significant financial, legal, and reputational impacts on both the Office of the Public Trustee and its clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer estates of deceased persons.
• Administer trusts for minor children.
• Administer trusts for mentally incapable persons.
• Oversees financial transactions and records for the Public Trustee Common Fund
• Supervise the Senior Finance Clerk.
• Interacts with clients, government staff and the general public

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of estate, trust, and financial legislation and regulations, including:
• Public Trustee Act
• Intestate Succession Act
• Wills Act
• Probate Rules
• Indian Act
• Income Tax Act
• Land Titles Act
• Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
• Other relevant legislation
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures and apply them to complex estate and trust matters.
• Ability to deal with the public on matters which are highly personal and sensitive.
• Strong financial management and trust accounting skills.
• Knowledge of income tax requirements related to estates and trusts.
• Knowledge of personal and real property administration procedures.

Key Qualifications

Completion of High School and Postsecondary education in bookkeeping and accounting or relevant secretarial and office administration courses and three years direct experience;

OR

A minimum of five (5) years direct experience in a trust accounting environment;

OR

A minimum of five (5) years in an office with legal and financial responsibilities; which includes a minimum of two (2) years experience in the administration of estates.

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.

More Information

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

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 # 28244

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

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390.) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $1.90 per hour.

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