Finance and Operations Analyst

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Justice
Job ID: 27949
Salary: $88,413 - $105,593
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Jun 23, 2026

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

As the Finance and Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for reviewing, verifying, analyzing, and recommending approval of all financial transactions associated with the Legal Aid Commission, including invoices rendered by contract lawyers to ensure compliance with the Financial Administration Act and the Legal Aid Act and Legal Aid Regulations. Additionally, the Finance and Operations Analyst is responsible for preparing and submitting cyclical reporting, including month end, and year end financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviewing the operational requirements of all Legal Aid offices to ensure accuracy of financial forecasting;
  • Monitoring Territorial Court circuit schedule and ensuring travel processes, including Court charter invoicing are current;
  • Knowledge of Access Excel, Word, PeopleSoft, ERP, and automated financial system programs;

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 

  • A university degree and two years of directly related full cycle financial transaction processing;

Equivalencies: 

  • A college diploma in business administration with 4 years of directly related full cycle financial transaction processing.

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 # 27949         

Closing Date: June 23, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $45.34 per hour to $54.15 per hour (approximately $88,413 - $105,593) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

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