You will provide support according to established Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and office guidelines and procedures to ensure matters are dealt with in a timely and accurate manner. You will ensure that all written documentation conforms to departmental and government formats, procedures and policies. In addition, there exists a close working relationship between the Administrative Assistant, Territorial Health Services and the Administrative Assistant, Seniors and Continuing Care Services;   Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM),  and the Deputy Minister’s (DM) Senior Administrative Coordinator. The majority of the work is self-initiated; however, advice and guidance may be solicited from the Director, and/or Managers. You will work independently within established procedures for the position. 

Typically attained by:

An Administrative / Secretarial diploma, medical terminology course, combined with two (2) years of relevant experience or a certificate with three (3) years of relevant experience, OR, Three years (3) of directly related administrative experience in a demanding officer environment; including one year of coordination experience, OR, Grade 12 and applicable Administrative Diploma and five (5) years of administrative experience in a fast-paced setting.

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