Manager, Corporate Registries & Securities
Job Summary
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
The Manager, Corporate Registries & Securities is an experienced lawyer responsible for the Corporate Registries and the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Superintendent of Securities.
The Manager is a quasi-judicial official who ensures that only submissions that comply with the law are accepted for registration and that the Registry is properly administering submissions and records, whilst meeting performance indicators. For the Office of the Superintendent of Securities, the Manager is comparable to an Executive Director of a provincial securities commission responsible for the day-to-day operation of that office. In addition to managing staff and priorities within these offices, the position works with other jurisdictions to develop harmonized legislation and registration systems and implements changes in legislation, rules, policies, manuals, and electronic systems/procedures.
The Manager works on matters of recognized legal complexity at a similar level of knowledge and experience as an equivalent highly seasoned or specialized Legal Counsel, and provides advice to public clients, other legal counsel in private practice and government. This position may act as statutory decision maker, legal counsel, or advisor within the scope of programs and legislation the Director is responsible for.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A law degree with five years¿ experience, with a focus in corporate and securities law including one year of supervisory experience in a similar workplace. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2 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.
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 # 27492
Closing Date: February 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $71.44 per hour to $85.33 per hour (approximately $139,308 - $166,394 plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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