Territorial Statistician
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 a strategic leader with a passion for data, research, and evidence-based decision-making? The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking an experienced and innovative Territorial Statistician to lead the Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics and serve as the territory's senior authority on official statistics.
In this influential role, you will guide the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of statistical information that supports government decision-making, policy development, and program planning across the Northwest Territories. You will also represent territorial interests at national statistical tables and work closely with Statistics Canada and other jurisdictions to advance the territorial statistical agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics and oversee the GNWT's official statistical program.
- Provide strategic statistical analysis and advice to support government decision-making, policy development, and planning.
- Direct the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of accurate and relevant territorial data.
- Represent the GNWT on national statistical committees and maintain partnerships with Statistics Canada and other jurisdictions. Manage the Bureau's staff, budget, projects, and resources while promoting collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
Key Qualifications
- A Master's degree in economics, statistics, or another field with a focus on quantitative methods, 10 years of experience in a statistical or research environment, including 3 years of supervisory experience.
Equivalent Education:
- Master's degree Mathematics, with a significant focus on quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and research methodologies.
Equivalent Experience:
- Experience providing statistical analysis, evidence based recommendations, and strategic advice to senior management, executives, or decision makers
- Experience leading or managing a statistical, research, analytics, economics, or data science function within a government, academic, or large organizational setting.
- Experience applying advanced quantitative methods, statistical modelling, forecasting, survey methodology, or data analysis to support organizational decision making.
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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28158
Closing Date: August 19, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $81.54 per hour to $116.48 per hour (approximately $159,003 - $227,136) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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