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Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Education, Culture and Employment
Job ID: 25774
Salary: $66,690 - $79,658
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Oct 11, 2024

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative services and support to the Regional Superintendent, North Slave and to the Yellowknife Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Service Centre to support the efficient delivery of the following programs and services: Income Assistance; Senior Home Heating Subsidy; Career Development, Labour Market, Employment and Training programs; and, Early Childhood programs in accordance with GNWT acts, regulations, policies and departmental procedures. 

The position reports to the Regional Superintendent and provides supports the Regional Superintendent to manage the human and administrative resources for the North Slave region.

The incumbent is the first point of contact for those looking for information from the ISP, LDS and ECPs at the Yellowknife ECE Service Centre. The position deals daily in person, on the telephone, scan, fax, or via email with a variety of contacts including departmental staff, officials from other government departments and agencies, regional ECE staff, representatives from Indigenous government and organizations, Non-Government Organizations, and the general public.

Responsibilities: 

1.    Provides administrative and support services to the Regional Superintendent and the divisional staff.
2.    Provides general reception for the region. 
3.    Provides reception and first level counseling to members of the public. 
4.    Oversees and maintains supplies, resources and publications inventories, and equipment.

To be succussful in this role, Typically, the above gualifications would be attained by:
•    Diploma in Office or Business Administration;
•    Three years' of directly related administrative experience in a demanding office environment;     including one year of coordination experience.
 

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25774        

Closing Date: October 11, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $34.20 per hour to $40.85 per hour (approximately $66,690 - $79,658) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.