Senior Program Analyst, Disaster Recovery

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Municipal and Community Affairs
Job ID: 28164
Salary: $116,259 - $138,879
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Aug 24, 2026

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

The Senior Program Analyst, Disaster Recovery (Analyst) is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager, Disaster Mitigation and Recovery. The Analyst provides expert advice and guidance for senior management on matters related to the design, delivery and evaluation of disaster assistance and recovery policies and programming.

As the Analyst, you will provide expert advice and guidance for the development of disaster assistance and recovery policy and programming and support to residents, community governments, Regional Emergency Management Organizations (EMOs), the Territorial EMO and GNWT departments and agencies in their disaster recovery efforts during and after a disaster event.

You will work with confidential GNWT and privileged client information and must work within the framework of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You must adhere to all relevant GNWT policies related to record management and financial accountability.

You will be required to be on a standby rotation throughout the year and must be available to respond to emergency management issues and response activities during periods of increased risk to communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, assess and evaluate disaster assistance and recovery programs and policies.
  • Respond to major emergency events and incidents when required as part of the Incident Management Team or Recovery Management Team by coordinating and delivering emergency response and recovery programming.
  • Knowledge of northern local government and regional concerns and conditions.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including residents, businesses, non-government organizations, community governments, Indigenous governments, department officials, federal and other organizations.
  • maintain emergency event files of emergency response and recovery decisions, activities and expenditures in support of post-event and recovery activities and claims.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by

Undergraduate degree in a related field such as but not limited to public administration and 2 years of relevant experience.

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28164         

Closing Date: August 24, 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 $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application