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Senior Policy and Intergovernmental Advisor, Emergency Management

Yellowknife, NT
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

In this role, the Senior Policy and Intergovernmental Advisor, Emergency Management is responsible for the development of emergency management policies, carrying out research, providing analysis, advice, and recommendations, leading engagement activities, carrying out intergovernmental relations, and supporting a review of the existing emergency management framework in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and the implementation of a modernized framework.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of project management, including strategic planning, development, and engagement.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of the emergency management framework in the NWT.
  • Ability to research, analyze, synthesize multiple concepts and priorities, make feasible recommendations, and write reports.

Typically attained by

A bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, Canadian studies, Indigenous studies, law, public affairs, emergency management, planning, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in policy development, planning, project management, or intergovernmental relations.

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.

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
1001-5000

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.

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