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

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

The Manager of Policy is responsible for the management and coordination of the policy functions of the Policy, Legislation and Communications Division. As a result, this position is responsible for the development, coordination, review, and provision of strategic advice to the Minister and senior management on all policy initiatives relevant to the mandate of the Department. The Manager of Policy provides services and advice that impact the operations of the entire Department, other GNWT departments, central agencies, NWT education authorities, and the general public. This position is responsible for 3 Senior Policy Advisors that report directly to them.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Written communication skills to ensure the development of policy, Executive Council submissions, and briefing materials that are clear and concise and convey complex information and detailed recommendations.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including Senior Managers and Ministers on complex subjects, and to engage in delicate negotiations with internal and external parties.
• Analytic and problem solving skills to synthesize complex information, identify cross­ divisional and departmental linkages, and assess risk and opportunity.
• Management skills to lead, plan, organize, coordinate and complete complex and concurrent projects independently or in teams within time and resource constraints while monitoring progress and evaluating results.

Key qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) and completion of either a graduate degree (e.g. Master's) or a degree program in law (e.g. LLB or JD). At least one of the completed degrees must be in the social sciences, humanities, education, law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years working in either policy, Aboriginal rights, or intergovernmental relations.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a direct supervisory role.

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.