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Inmate Administration Clerk

Hay River, NT
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within the following communities of the South Slave Region of NT: Hay River, Kát¿odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, Kakisa, and Fort Providence.

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

The Inmate Administration Clerk is based out of the South Mackenzie Correctional Centre and is located in Hay River, NT. This position provides administrative services to SMCC, delivers the canteen services for the inmates of SMCC and maintains all financial transactions recorded to inmate trust accounts via a computerized accounting system. This position also provides clerical duties as required by the Finance Administration Officer.

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically required for the position are:

  • Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to be self directed, problem solve independently, prioritize own work load, meet deadlines and manage several tasks at once;
  • Experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
  • Ability to work in a cross cultural setting

Typically attained by.

  • Two or more years work experience in Administration or Finance
  • Grade 12, Business Diploma or better
  • Completion of a recognized Bookkeeping/Accounting course
  • A class 5 drivers license is required

Equivalencies may include

Business Administration/Commerce Degree and 1 year of Finance or Administrative Experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
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About the GNWT

The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.