Workforce Diversity Officer
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 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 Workforce Diversity Officer plays a key role in shaping a diverse, inclusive public service that reflects the people it serves. Working across departments, you will lead initiatives that strengthen recruitment, retention, and advancement of underrepresented groups, while providing strategic advice to senior leaders on diversity and inclusion. You will influence meaningful change by developing and implementing GNWT-wide diversity strategies, partnering with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring programs are effective, measurable, and impactful. This role is ideal for you if you bring strong strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills, a solid understanding of diversity and human resource best practices, and a commitment to fostering inclusive, culturally aware workplaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of workforce diversity strategies, policies, and programs
- Provide expert advice to senior management on inclusive recruitment, retention, and advancement practices
- Analyze workforce data and trends to identify gaps and recommend evidence-based solutions
- Build partnerships with departments, communities, and organizations to advance diversity initiatives
- Design and deliver training, communications, and resources that promote inclusion and cultural awareness
Key Qualifications:
- A relevant Bachelor Degree coupled with 2 years' experience in a relevant field.
Equivalencies:
- A relevant college/university diploma couples with 4 years' experience in a relevant field.
- A relevant masters degree coupled with 1 year experience in a relevant field.
- A high school diploma coupled with 6 years' experience in a relevant field.
Relevant education fields may include, but are not limited to, Human Resources, Social Sciences and Business Administration.
Examples of relevant work experience include work in human resources, diversity and inclusion, policy development, or strategic program development.
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term
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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27909
Closing Date: June 9th, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application