Judicial Executive Assistant
About the role
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 Judicial Executive Assistant provides confidential executive and administrative assistance to the highest level of the judiciary in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Judicial Executive Assistant acts as executive assistant to the Justices of the Supreme Court. Ensures the effective and efficient coordination of work. Fulfills liaison role between Supreme Court judiciary and the executive branches of the territorial and federal governments, the legal profession and the general public. This position also provides assistance to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Judicial Executive Assistant must have a thorough understanding of the respective roles of the executive branch of government and the judiciary, i.e., principle of judicial independence. You must be capable of balancing, in a delicate and professional manner, the fact of employment by the executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) while working in a highly confidential position for the senior level of the judicial branch in the NWT. The Judicial Executive Assistant must have knowledge of the court structure in the NWT and Canada, and the role and functions of various officers of the Court in the administration of Justice. For more information on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities please read the attached job description.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by 5 years' experience in executive/legal environment (or formal paralegal training plus 3 years' experience) combined with several years of experience in word processing, research, preparing correspondence/reports, etc., an in-depth understanding of the respective roles of the executive and judicial branches of government, and comprehensive knowledge of court structures and processes.
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
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.
Judicial Executive Assistant
About the role
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 Judicial Executive Assistant provides confidential executive and administrative assistance to the highest level of the judiciary in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Judicial Executive Assistant acts as executive assistant to the Justices of the Supreme Court. Ensures the effective and efficient coordination of work. Fulfills liaison role between Supreme Court judiciary and the executive branches of the territorial and federal governments, the legal profession and the general public. This position also provides assistance to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Judicial Executive Assistant must have a thorough understanding of the respective roles of the executive branch of government and the judiciary, i.e., principle of judicial independence. You must be capable of balancing, in a delicate and professional manner, the fact of employment by the executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) while working in a highly confidential position for the senior level of the judicial branch in the NWT. The Judicial Executive Assistant must have knowledge of the court structure in the NWT and Canada, and the role and functions of various officers of the Court in the administration of Justice. For more information on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities please read the attached job description.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by 5 years' experience in executive/legal environment (or formal paralegal training plus 3 years' experience) combined with several years of experience in word processing, research, preparing correspondence/reports, etc., an in-depth understanding of the respective roles of the executive and judicial branches of government, and comprehensive knowledge of court structures and processes.
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
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.