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

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents  – their businesses and communities.

The Manager Policy, and Legal Affairs is responsible for overseeing two budgets and all human resources associated with managing and building capacity for six staff.

You will be called upon to provide advice and coordinate responses regarding the varied legal issues that arise related to policy, legislation, and departmental activities in general, and to recommend courses of action to mitigate risks, including recommending positions on litigation. This advice, and recommendations, will at times be made directly to the Deputy Minister in support of departmental activities and Ministerial roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge of the legislative development process; 
• Experience working with Indigenous governments including situations requiring sensitive negotiations;
• Knowledge of legal and legislative principles and practice;  
• Knowledge of administrative law, constitutional law, Aboriginal law, mining law, relevant case law and the interpretation of legal statutes;

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

An undergraduate degree in public administration, public policy, intergovernmental relations, law, business administration, economics, international development, or a related field, as well as 6 years of progressive experience that includes some supervising or leading staff in government; or any of the following areas: Indigenous Rights law; development, implementation and interpretation of legislation; regulatory environments; project or; program management.

A degree in law (LLB) would be considered an asset.

Equivalencies

• A graduate degree in public administration, public policy, intergovernmental relations, law, business administration, economics, international development, or a related field, as well as 4 years of progressive experience that includes some supervising or leading staff in government; or any of the following areas: Indigenous Rights law; development, implementation and interpretation of legislation; regulatory environments; project or; program management.
   
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.