Department Information

The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly is one of the three distinct and autonomous branches of the Government of the Northwest Territories (Legislative, Executive and Judicial). As such, it operates with autonomy and independence from Cabinet direction and the public service at large. This independence is critical to the mandate of the Legislative Assembly to scrutinize and approve legislation and budgets proposed by cabinet, monitor and critique the activities and performance of the executive branch and provide a forum for the exercise of responsible parliamentary democracy in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Legislative Assembly is seeking a Finance and Procurement Officer who will be responsible for managing financial transaction processing, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, vendor and customer records, payroll compliance, and benefits administration of the Legislative Assembly. This role also oversees procurement, contracting services for Member of the Legislative Assembly, Statutory Offices, and the Office of the Clerk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Approves processing financial transactions entered into GNWT ERP System, pursuant to applicable Section of the Financial Administration Act.
• Provides financial and technical information and support.
• Prepares and/or schedules appropriate financial transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Plans, organizes and conducts professional procurement services or a diverse range of goods and services on behalf of Members, Statutory Offices, Senior Management and Program Managers in procurement activities.

Key Qualifications:

• Coursework through the Purchasing Management Association of Canada - PMAC to a Level 2, with two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Contract Administration.

Equivalencies:

• Relevant Post-Secondary Diploma with one (1) year of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Contract Administration.
• Relevant Post-Secondary Certificate with two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Contract Administration.
• High School Diploma with three (3) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Contract Administration.
• Relevant education can include but is not limited to Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management.
• Relevant experience can include but is not limited to Finance or Accounting.
• All other equivalencies will be assessed 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.