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Business Programs Officer

Job Summary

Location: Fort Smith
Department: Industry, Tourism and Investment
Job ID: 28245
Salary: $106,158 - $126,809
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Sep 11, 2026

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT. 

Department Information

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents  – their businesses and communities.

Job Information

The Business Programs Officer is responsible for effectively managing the administration of all South Slave Region business and economic development Grant and Contribution programs, the Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC) loans portfolio and, the Business Incentive Policy (BIP) program.

You will be responsible for organizing, co-coordinating and maintaining all files and archives relating to the financial and accountability aspects of the region's Grants and Contribution programs, BDIC loans, traditional economy activities and for the Business Incentive Program, by ensuring that all required processes, documents and reports relating to decisions, agreements and execution are properly registered and recorded.

To be considered for this role, you must have a diploma in Business Administration augmented by a minimum of two years relevant experience in accounting/commerce and program administration. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@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 term to June 2027.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

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 # 28245      

Closing Date: September 11, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $54.44 per hour (approximately $106,158 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

Application Assistance

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