Comptroller, Yellowknife Region
Job Summary
Department Information
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.
NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.
Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.
Job Information
The Comptroller for the Yellowknife Region is responsible for overseeing all financial operations for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) in the region. This role ensures that financial activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
The Comptroller leads financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, CRA compliance, physician billing, and administrative support services. Key responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning, developing and monitoring budgets, overseeing third-party funding and contribution agreements, and supporting service providers in various communities.
The Comptroller works closely with the NTHSSA Finance team, Yellowknife management and staff, and the Financial Management Officer assigned to the region. The position plays a key role in maintaining strong financial stewardship and ensuring compliance with NTHSSA values, government legislation, accounting standards, collective agreements, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) and three (3) years of relevant 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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27965
Closing Date: June 24, 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 $116,259.00 - $138,879.00) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00.