Assistant Superintendent, North Slave
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within the Tlicho Region for the following communities:
- Behchoko
- Whati
- Gameti
- Wekweeti
Department Information
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Job Information
Reporting to the Regional Superintendent, North Slave, as the Assistant Superintendent, North Slave, you support community governments through the regional delivery of departmental programs, with a primary focus on financial management, budget planning, governance, and administration. You will operate within Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) legislation, regulations, policies, departmental procedures, and generally accepted accounting standards.
You will lead and coordinate departmental activities that support community governments in strengthening their capacity to govern effectively and sustainably. This includes working with community governments to understand, respond to, and report on accountability requirements to both the GNWT and the residents they serve, while addressing current and future operational, financial, and governance challenges.
Working closely with the Regional Superintendent, departmental Directors, subject matter experts, external partners, and community governments, you must exercise significant responsibility, accountability, and professional judgment. You will require the ability to operate effectively in complex, highly public and politically sensitive environments, while maintaining strong public relations and positive working relationships with community governments, GNWT departments, contractors, businesses, and the public.
You support the Regional Superintendent in promoting and delivering departmental initiatives, fostering a positive and productive regional team environment, and providing leadership to regional staff. In the absence of the Superintendent, you manage all regional programs and services and are expected to consistently model and promote the GNWT core competencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to Community Government Senior Administrative Officers and Councils on good governance and financial administration.
- Lead regional assessment, evaluation, and reporting of community government operational, financial, and governance practices.
- Lead the financial management functions of the Regional Office.
- Administer and provide guidance on community-based financial programs.
- Support the Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) and the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC) in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programming.
Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, benefits, assets, grants and contributions, internal controls, audits, and financial systems.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Public Sector Accounting knowledge is an asset.
- Understanding of GNWT financial legislation and the application of accounting principles to complex transactions.
- Knowledge of community development, government operations, and community government administration.
- Awareness of the social and political dynamics of northern and Indigenous communities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data and respond to changing needs and trends.
- Ability to lead and work effectively with diverse teams in public and political environments.
Key Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field (accounting, finance, economics, management, or business/public administration), with three (3) years of professional experience related to finance, governance, or management responsibilities.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid NWT Class 5 Driver's License.
Acceptable Equivalency
a diploma in a related field with five (5) years of professional experience related to finance, governance or management responsibilities.
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.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
Travel
The position is required to travel 10 to 15 times per year, for 1 to 5 days at a time. Extensive travel by automobile and air in a variety of weather conditions is required. Travel by small single engine aircraft and watercraft may be required.
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 # 27693
Closing Date: April 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $62.38 per hour to $74.51 per hour (approximately $121,641 - $145,294) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,610.
Application Assistance
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