Senior Advisor, Governance

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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 Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada¿s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Senior Advisor, Governance is responsible for providing independent, expert and comprehensive advice on a wide range of governance issues affecting the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

As the Senior Advisor, Governance, you will ensure decisions, direction, and requirements of the Leadership Council and the Minister Responsible are communicated throughout the NTHSSA. You will also research, provide background material, advise and recommend actions to facilitate sound and effective decision making in line with corporate governance best practices.

The Senior Advisor, Governance is accountable for managing all aspects of governance relating to NTHSSA, specifically the ongoing mandate of the Leadership Council. The incumbent functions at the most senior level, a member of the Executive Team, in the Health and Social Services System and must possess a high level of managerial, communications, analytical, public relations and diplomatic skills. The Senior Advisor, Governance maintains close working relationships with the Leadership Council Chair, NTHSSA CEO, the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, and the office of the Minister Responsible.

Key Qualifications

A Master¿s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science or Business Management or a related field and eight (8) years of experience in intergovernmental affairs, directorate functions, indigenous government administration, governance, or similar areas ideally in a northern government context. Legal experience is an asset. Experience should also include working at the senior level with executive and senior management teams.

Equivalent Experience

A Bachelor¿s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science or Business Management or a related field and ten (10) years of experience in intergovernmental affairs, directorate functions, indigenous government administration, governance, or similar areas ideally in a northern government context. Legal experience is an asset. Experience should also include working at the senior level with executive and senior management teams.

Other equivalencies will be assessed on a case by case basis

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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.

More Information

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.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28182

Closing Date: AUG 25, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.