Transparency Specialist

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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 Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents  – their businesses and communities.

Job Information

The Transparency Specialist (Specialist) is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager, Data and Information Technology. The Specialist is responsible for the Government of the Northwest Territories' (GNWT) regulated commitments for information transparency via public registries for the mineral and energy resource sectors. The Specialist operates in a complex multijurisdictional environment that includes Indigenous governments with self-government-authorities, federal regulators, interdepartmental GNWT partners, and private industry. The position ensures information systems and data practices remain compliant with multiple statutes, agreements, and regulatory frameworks.

The Specialist is responsible for public transparency and reporting for the mineral and energy resource sectors, including the administration and provision of a Public Registry Office, and of security deposits and revenue collection including rentals and fees. The Specialist supports the overall administration of a comprehensive information system for mineral and energy management activities as part of the Data and Information work unit.

The incumbent has significant latitude and a high level of accountability and is expected to be able to work within best practices, functional precedents, and broadly defined policy objectives. The ability to build and maintain relationships and work in a collaborative manner with colleagues across the GNWT is essential to ensure success. The position is accountable for the effective execution of its responsibilities to maintain the Department¿s reputation, sustain public confidence, and support a strong and stable NWT resource development sector.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of resource governance, regulatory administration, and land tenure systems used in the mineral and energy sectors.

Knowledge of Indigenous land rights frameworks and implications for data, mapping and rights management.

Organizational, prioritization and planning skills to meet deadlines and manage a workload that includes multiple assignments with potentially conflicting and changing priorities.

Research and analytical skills.

Writing, presentation, and public speaking skills are needed when providing training to employees on various information technology and information management applications.

Verbal and written skills to be able to convey complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.

Ability to prepare briefing notes, reports, analyses, position papers, background information documents, replies to Ministerial enquiries, advice and recommendations.

Typically attained by

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Equivalencies

Completion of a master's degree in a related field and one (1) year of relevant experience.

Completion of a diploma in a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Completion of a certificate in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience.

Seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Related Fields of Study

Resource Management or Information Management such as Public Administration, Library and Information Sciences, Records and Archives Management, Criminology, Geological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Political Sciences.

Relevant Experience

Information and records management (e.g. organizing, filing, and archiving records in accordance with legal and/or organizational requirements)

Regulatory compliance and reporting

Data analysis and quality assurance

Organizing and providing information to the public, clients, industry, or government

Collecting, tracking, and reporting of information

Preparing reports and briefing materials

Program administration (e.g. developing procedures, tracking deadlines, monitoring results)

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 # 28496

Closing Date: October 23, 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.

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