The Northwest Territories Legislative  Assembly  is  one  of  three  distinct  and  autonomous   branches  of  the Government  of  the   Northwest  Territories  (Legislative,  Executive  and  Judicial).  As  such, it operates with  autonomy  and  independence  from  Cabinet direction  and the public service at large. This independence is critical to the  mandate  of  the  Legislative  Assembly  to scrutinize and approve legislation  and budgets proposed by the Cabinet, monitor and critique the activities and performance of the  executive  branch and provide a forum for the exercise of responsible parliamentary democracy in the Northwest Territories.

This position is located in the City of Yellowknife, a thriving multi-cultural community of more than 20,000 located on the shores of Great Slave Lake. You'll find all the amenities of a big city, without the traffic. There are year-round outdoor (and indoor) activities, and a wide variety of individual and team sports leagues. 
 

The Clerk is the chief procedural advisor to the Speaker, the Assembly, its standing and special committees, and individual Members. The Clerk provides advice to the Assembly on all parliamentary procedures and to ensure that its rules change to adapt to new realities and that, once adopted, are applied in a consistent and unbiased manner. In fulfilling this role, the Clerk must anticipate but never lead. The Clerk's advice must be, and be seen as being, apolitical, impartial and unbiased.

The Clerk is also responsible for the management of all official papers and records of the Assembly and its committees. The position also serves as Secretary to the Legislative Assembly Board of Management, which provides financial and operational oversight and decision-making of the Office of the Legislative Assembly.

The Clerk is the Deputy Head of the Office of the Legislative Assembly which includes an organization of 50 staff, and an annual budget of more than $28 million. The Office of the Legislative Assembly operates the Legislative Assembly, and surrounding precinct and provides a wide-range of support to Members, Committees and Statutory Officers and Boards. The position also has administrative oversight of the Assembly's Statutory Officers.

The Legislative Assembly is seeking applicants with graduate degree(s) from a recognized university in a related discipline, such as Law, Political Science, or Public Administration, combined with 5-10 years of progressive experience at a senior management level, preferably in a legislative setting, which would include demonstrated proficiency in strategic management, organizational change, and implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices, including leading human resource teams; managing significant financial resources; and leading complex and varied organizational operations.

Knowledge and experience with the Consensus Government style of governance would be an asset. 

Applications must be submitted to Crystal_Cockney@ntassembly.ca by July 24, 2026 at 5:00PM.

For information on the position, experience and qualification required and how to apply, please visit:
https://www.ntlegislativeassembly.ca/legislative-business/how-legislative-assembly-works/role-legislative-assembly/clerk 

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.