Junior Human Resources Officer
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within the Beaufort Delta Region.
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
Reporting to a Senior Human Resource Officer, this position is responsible for the provision of front-line human resource services in the areas of recruitment, employee orientation and employee recognition.
The position must provide services that allow the unit to meet the general service standards established across government as well as unique service standards established to meet unusual situations in a given department or board that require an alternative standard.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Client service orientation.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with managers, technical staff, and other employees.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of Acts, Regulations, and procedures applicable to the selection and recruitment process in human resource management.
- Understanding of the GNWTs organization, environment, culture, and business strategies with the ability to understand, recognize and/or anticipate concerns or problems that will ultimately affect the GNWTs ability to attract, retain and motivate employees.
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A relevant degree coupled with 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
Equivalencies
- Diploma and 3 years related experience
- Certificate and 4 years related experience
- Grade 12 and 6 years of related experience
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant fields of education can include, but are not limited to Human Resource Management, Business Administration and Public Administration.
Relevant fields of work can include, but are not limited to Human Resource Administration, Recruitment and Staffing, and Labor Relations support.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28564
Closing Date: November 25, 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $49.68 per hour (approximately $97,869. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.
Application Assistance
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