Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Executive and Indigenous Affairs
Job ID: 28478
Salary: $116,259 - $138,879
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Oct 29, 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 Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for:  coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

As a Senior Evaluation and Performance Analyst, you'll play a key role in improving the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of health and social services across the territory. Working with leaders and stakeholders, you'll help shape decisions that have a lasting impact on programs, services, and the people who rely on them.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and enhancement of evaluation and performance measurement frameworks to support a sustainable health and social services system
  • Analyze data, trends, and healthcare practices to identify opportunities for service improvements, efficiencies, and long-term sustainability.
  • Develop performance indicators, benchmarks, forecasts, and evidence-based recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare briefings, reports, business cases, and presentations for senior leaders on key healthcare sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead and support system improvement projects while collaborating with partners and mentoring junior team members.

Key Qualifications:

  • Designation as a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) from the Canadian Evaluation Society OR a bachelor's degree in the social sciences, political science, public administration, or a relevant field of study with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation, demonstrating training and/or coursework in evaluation with 3 years of progressive work experience in research and analysis; program design; and/or program evaluation including 3 years of progressive writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.

Equivalencies:

  • A University/College Diploma in the social sciences, political science, public administration, or a relevant field of study with a focus on research methods and/or program evaluation, demonstrating training and/or coursework in evaluation with 5 years of progressive work experience in research and analysis; program design; and/or program evaluation including 5 years of progressive writing experience preferably in a government setting which may include: research and evaluation proposals, policy and position papers, communication materials, and briefing documents.
     
  • All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28478        

Closing Date: October 29, 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