Senior Judicial Executive Assistant

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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

This position is located in a secured area in the Supreme Court Judges' Chambers at the Courthouse Building in Yellowknife, the judicial centre of the N.W.T. The incumbent, together with one other (subordinate) judges' executive assistant, provides executive assistant and administrative support services to the judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal - primarily to the five resident judges but also to visiting, non-resident deputy judges (approximately 50) and the Chief Justice and other judges of the Court of Appeal (approximately 20).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The responsibilities of the position require a thorough understanding of the respective roles of the executive branch of the government and the judiciary, i.e., the principle of judicial

independence. This is essential, as the incumbent must be capable of balancing, in a delicate and professional manner, the fact of employment by the executive branch of the G.N.W.T. while working in a highly confidential position for the senior level of the judicial branch in the N.W.T;

Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, practices and procedures and formats for Court judgments and other Court documents and correspondence;

The position requires an incumbent who has developed an ability to work with senior level officials in utmost confidence on important matters, some of which are highly sensitive. The individual occupying the position must display maturity, good independent judgment, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with members of the legal  profession, Court staff, senior government officials and the general public on behalf of the Supreme Court judiciary. As front-line representative of the judiciary, must display highest standards of probity and professionalism.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge can be attained by post-secondary paralegal training or equivalent, and several years of experience in a legal environment, or as an executive assistant to a Minister, Deputy Minister, Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent level.

An in-depth understanding of the respective roles of the executive and judicial branches of government;

Comprehensive knowledge of court structures and processes;

10 years experience in executive/legal environment (or formal paralegal training plus eight years experience) combined with several years of experience in word processing, research, preparing correspondence/reports, etc.;

Executive assistant/paralegal courses at college level.

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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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Indigenous Employment Policy

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

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

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 # 28308

Closing Date: October 19, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $47.40 per hour (approximately $92,430 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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