Applications are now open for individuals who are interested in serving as adjudicators under the Employment Standards Act.

An adjudicator is someone who presides, judges and arbitrates during a formal dispute or competition. They are responsible for resolving disputes between employers and employees. They assess evidence, analyze legal cases, and make fair, unbiased decisions.

To be an adjudicator you must have several years of administrative law or adjudicative experience and basic knowledge of employment law. Candidates must possess decision writing or similar business writing experience and have a high-level of analytical and communication skills. These skills will be used to assess facts, apply the law, and make well-reasoned decisions. Equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Adjudicators will be appointed on a five-year term and will serve on an as and when needed basis. They will be paid an honorarium and expenses.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact Cynthia Roach, Registrar of Appeals, at (867) 874-2359, or toll-free at 1-855-879-1232, or by emailing Appeals_Office@gov.nt.ca.

How to apply:

Submit your resume indicating your interest by mail, fax, or email to:
Cynthia Roach
Registrar of Appeals – ECE Programs and Services
Suite #207, 62 Woodland Drive
PO Box 4215, Hay River, NT X0E 1G5
Phone: (867) 874-2359 or toll free 1-855-546-1232
Fax: (867) 874-2361
Email: Appeals_Office@gov.nt.ca

For media requests, please contact:

Agata Gutkowska
Public Affairs and Communications
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the Northwest Territories 
Email: ecepublicaffairs@gov.nt.ca