Yellowknife — November 17, 2022
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for five individuals to join the Northwest Territories (NWT) Social Assistance Appeal Board for four-year terms starting March 27, 2023.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is responsible for the delivery of the Income Assistance (IA) program. The IA program provides financial assistance to residents who are 19 years of age and older to assist with their basic and enhanced needs, in accordance with the Social Assistance Act (Act) and Income Assistance Regulations. There are cases where an applicant is denied benefits under the IA program, at which time they can appeal the decision if they feel the Act and/or Regulations were not applied correctly.
The NWT Social Assistance Appeal Board is the second level of appeal and established to hear appeals arising out of decisions made by the Social Assistance Appeal Committee in respect to the IA program. The Board may affirm, reverse or vary a decision according to applicable legislation, policies and procedures. Remuneration is provided.
The application deadline is January 17, 2023 at 3 p.m. (MST).
If you are interested and have experience in social policy, law or interpreting legislation, apply with your resume and a one-page letter of interest to:
Email: Appeals_Office@gov.nt.ca
Fax: 867-874-2361
Mail: Appeals Office – ECE Programs and Services, P.O. Box 4215, Hay River, NT X0E 1G5
Your application may be used in filling future vacancies.
For more information, please email Appeals_Office@gov.nt.ca, visit NWT Social Assistance Appeal Board or phone 867-874-2359 or 1-855-546-1232 (toll free).
For media requests, please contact:
Briony Grabke
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-767-9352 Ext. 71073