Supervising Counsel, Environmental Regulatory and Governmental Services
Job Summary
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 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 Supervising Counsel, Environmental, Regulatory and Governmental Services is considered an expert in law and is responsible for ensuring that the administration of public affairs accords with the law as well as providing legal advice to, and legal services including conducting litigation for, the Government. This position also provides supervision and organizational management of Legal Counsel for the Environmental, Regulatory and Governmental Team within the Legal Division.
You will work closely with Ministers and senior public servants, evaluate and analyze the legal impact of major and controversial decisions, and provide opinions on very complex issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Ministers and senior public servants
- Evaluates and analyzes the legal impact of major and controversial decisions
- Gives legal opinions on very complex issues - Conducts unique matters which require originality and constructive effort
- Completes assignments with no supervision
- Works independently with clients
- Recognizes and delineates significant issues
Knowledge and Skills:
Law degree and membership in the NWT Bar.
Full working knowledge of and experience in:
-the laws of Canada and the Northwest Territories
-Indigenous and northern issues in general, and/ or
- Government policies and initiatives
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace
Key Qualifications:
Many years (i.e. at least ten) of experience, particularly in the Northwest Territories, a high level of knowledge and expertise in the law, and the respect of the judiciary, clients and colleagues. At least 2 years of experience supervising or providing leadership to legal counsel.
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
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 # 27507
Closing Date: February 20, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $81.71 per hour to $97.61 per hour (approximately $159,335 - $190,340 plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application