Financial Analyst, Budget and Variance
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Financial Analyst Budget and Variance is part of the Financial Planning and Operations, and Hospitals Comptrollership Section, reports directly to the Manager, Budget and Variance Reporting and is located in Yellowknife. The Financial Analyst Budget and Variance is responsible for supporting program management in completing the quarterly variance process, assisting with the NTHSSA quarterly variance consolidation process, supporting program management in completing the yearly budget process and other general duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
- Knowledge of internal financial and accounting controls.
- Knowledge of Annual Budget and Financial Cycles.
- Ability to design and develop financial procedures
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A bachelor's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and two (2) years related experience.
Additional Requirements:
Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
Equivalencies:
- A master's degree in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). OR
- A diploma in commerce or related discipline with a major in accounting and four (4) years related experience. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). OR
- Six (6) years related experience. Completed Core 1 and 2 Common Modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
Related Experience:
- Responsibility for Organization-Wide Budgeting
- Budget Monitoring and Variance Reporting
- Consolidating Financial Information
- Forecasting and Financial Analysis
- Financial reporting within a large and complex public-sector environment
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 # 27989
Closing Date: July 3, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $49.68 per hour (approximately $96,876.00. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3700.
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