Senior Budget Policy Advisor

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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 Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Senior Budget Policy Advisor (Advisor) plans, prepares, monitors, evaluates and reports on the Operations, Capital and Projects on Behalf of Others¿ Budgets for the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).  The Advisor provides analysis, evaluation and assessment of the  operational budget, capital budget and project budgets on behalf of others.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and monitor Northwest Territories (NWT) health and social services system budgets.

Plan and collaborate on the development of both the Business Plan (financial component) and the Main Estimates.

Monitor and control DHSS, federal and other third-party and/or cost-shared funding arrangements, including Projects on Behalf of Others¿ agreements.

Develop and monitor the HSSA¿s Core Funding Contribution Agreements.

Perform other financial duties as required.

Key Qualifications

A degree in a financial field and three (3) years of related experience.

Equivalencies may include a diploma in a financial field and five (5) years of related experience.

Related experience may include budget development, financial analysis, variance analysis, and business case development.

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.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28450

Closing Date: October 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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