Tax Policy Analyst
Job Summary
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
Are you looking to apply your skills as an economist or policy analyst in a meaningful way? The Department of Finance is seeking a Tax Policy Analyst to deliver high-quality research, analysis, and strategic advice on taxation policies impacting the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Reporting to the Manager, Tax Policy, this role must have hands-on experience in evidence-based tax policy analysis, revenue forecasting and economic research into the effects of tax policy changes on NWT residents, businesses, and government finances.
This position plays a critical role in GNWT fiscal planning and supports the development of recommendations for senior management, Cabinet, and the Minister of Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze taxation issues, economic trends, and policy implications to support GNWT tax policy development.
- Develop and maintain models to forecast major tax streams including personal and corporate income tax, property tax, fuel tax, carbon tax and tobacco tax (using tools such as Excel and Access).
- Evaluate the effects of GNWT, federal, and other jurisdictions - tax initiatives on the NWT economy, residents, and government revenues.
- Prepare briefing notes, reports, and recommendations for senior management, Cabinet, and the Minister of Finance.
- Interpret and analyse tax legislation, monitor track policy changes across jurisdictions, and recommend changes aligned with GNWT objectives.
- Perform annual tax revenue reconciliations under various tax administrative agreements between Canada and the Northwest Territories.
Key Qualifications:
- A university degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of relevant experience in public finance or fiscal policy analysis.
Equivalencies that may be considered:
- A graduate degree in economics or related field and no directly related experience.
Related education fields include:
- Economics,
- Business Administration (with a specialization in finance or economics),
- Public Administration (with a focus on policy or economics)
Relevant experience includes:
Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered of value:
- Economic and fiscal analysis,
- tax policy development,
- revenue forecasting and financial modelling,
- legislative and regulatory analysis,
- writing reports and briefing material for senior decision makers.
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
As the position entails handling confidential taxpayer information, the successful candidate must provide a satisfactory certified criminal record check and a credit check. Failure to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and/or a credit check may result in a disqualification 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 # 27986
Closing Date: July 2, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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