Junior Human Resource Officer

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Finance
Job ID: 27809
Salary: $96,876 - $115,733
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: May 18, 2026

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 Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Junior Human Resource Officer provides frontline human resource services with a focus on recruitment, employee orientation, recognition, and workforce programs. Reporting to an HR Client Service Manager, the role supports managers and senior HR staff to ensure effective staffing, retention, and compliance with GNWT legislation, policies, and collective agreements.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and support end-to-end recruitment processes, including screening, interviews, and selection committee activities
- Provide advice and guidance to managers on recruitment options and staffing processes
- Prepare and maintain competition and staffing documentation in accordance with policy and legislation
- Monitor applications and manage eligibility lists to support candidate placement and sharing
- Facilitate employee recognition initiatives, including long service and retirement recognition
- Prepare letters, and other HR documentation as required

Key Qualifications

- A relevant degree coupled with 1 year of experience in a relevant field 

Equivalencies

- A relevant diploma coupled with 3 years of experience in a relevant field

Relevant field of education can include, but are not limited to Human Resource Management, Business Administration and Public Administration.

Relevant fields of work can include, but are not limited to Human Resource Administration, Recruitment and Staffing, and Labour Relations support. 

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #27809        

Closing Date: May 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96,876 - $115,733) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application