Financial Planning and Budget Analyst

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Justice
Job ID: 27872
Salary: $106,158 - $126,809
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: May 27, 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 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

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Corporate Services, this position is responsible and accountable for the financial planning and budgetary coordination of the Department. In accordance with GNWT acts and policies, Financial Management Board direction, and senior management direction, the position ensures systems and processes are in place to facilitate and co-ordinate the budget planning, development, management and analysis of the departments program budgets. This position responds directly to the reporting, analysis and information needs of the Corrections Service and the Department of Justice.

Key Responsibilities

-    Assists in the preparation, analysis and consolidation of the Department of Justices' budgetary development exercises.

-    Assists in providing ongoing financial management analysis and advice to the Director Corporate Services, Assistant Director Corporate Services and Senior Management to ensure budgetary controls and management are in place.

-    Assist in the management and control the Department's financial submissions.
 

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 

Commerce, Major in Accounting in Canada, and completion of a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA) as well as 3 years directly related 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

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 # 27872         

Closing Date: May 27, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

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