Financial Analyst, Emergency Response and Recovery
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 Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Job Information
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Emergency Response and Recovery Finances, as the Financial Analyst, Emergency Response and Recovery, you support the financial management, reporting, analysis, and administration of emergency response and disaster recovery programs. You will be responsible for administering disaster-related expenditures and reimbursements, preparing and supporting federal reimbursement claims, conducting reconciliations and financial reporting, and ensuring disaster assistance transactions are accurately recorded and comply with applicable Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and federal funding programs.
Working closely with Finance and Administration staff and stakeholders across the GNWT, federal, community, and Indigenous governments, the Financial Analyst provides financial advice, supports audits, and helps maintain effective financial controls, standardized reporting, and audit readiness. The role operates within established legislation, policies, and public-sector accounting standards and plays a key role in supporting financial accountability, the recovery of eligible disaster costs, and public confidence in emergency management programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carries out financial analysis for emergency response and disaster recovery expenditures and supports ongoing financial management and control of the GNWT's disaster recovery budget
- Supports the payroll and balance sheet General Ledger (GL) accounts within the Emergency Management Activity.
- Participates in the development of GNWT DFAA and EMAP funding submissions.
- Provides financial advice related to emergency response and disaster recovery.
- Supports strategic financial planning and budgeting for emergency response and disaster recovery activities.
- Supports emergency response during major events by coordinating and delivering emergency response and recovery programming as part of Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or Recovery Management Team.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of public sector accounting principles, financial reporting standards, budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial management practices.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures, generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) theories and practices and the ability to interpret and apply the accounting and financial reporting standards of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada).
- Knowledge of accounting systems, financial analysis techniques, and the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements.
- Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of GNWT financial processes, government funding mechanisms, departmental operations, priorities, and emergency management financial frameworks.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support consistent financial controls, data integrity, reporting, audit readiness, and organizational objectives.
- Ability to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Section on IMTs.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field (commerce, business administration, accounting, finance or economics), and three (3) years of experience in financial accounting and financial management.
Acceptable Equivalencies:
Diploma in related field and five (5) years of experience in financial accounting and financial management;
Or
Masters in related field and one (1) year of experience in financial accounting and financial management.
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.
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 # 28025
Closing Date: July 6, 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 $116259 - $138879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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