Junior Human Resource Officer
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Are you interested in supporting people and making a difference within the public service?
We're looking for a Junior Human Resource Officer to provide vital transactional HR services that support the recruitment and retention of a qualified, capable public service across assigned departments. You'll be a key member of our Human Resource Client Service team, ensuring departments operate within established regulations and policies while making a direct impact every day!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of departmental recruitment plans, including guiding managers, chairing selection committees, and maintaining comprehensive competition files.
- Deliver recruitment and retention programs such as the Summer Student Employment Program, Internship Program, and Indigenous Career Gateway Program.
- Support departments with employee recognition programs by providing advice and coordinating activities related to long service and retirements.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients, managers, and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Key Qualifications:
- A relevant degree coupled with at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
- Relevant education and experience may include:
- Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Commerce (with a focus on HR).
- Experience in human resources functions such as staffing, onboarding, participation in interview panels, screening applications, coordinating hiring efforts, or maintaining recruitment files.
Equivalencies:
- Diploma in one of the above-mentioned fields plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources functions such as:
- Staffing and recruitment coordination
- Onboarding processes
- Participating on interview panels
- Screening job applications
- Coordinating hiring efforts
- Maintaining recruitment or personnel files
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.
Junior Human Resource Officer
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Are you interested in supporting people and making a difference within the public service?
We're looking for a Junior Human Resource Officer to provide vital transactional HR services that support the recruitment and retention of a qualified, capable public service across assigned departments. You'll be a key member of our Human Resource Client Service team, ensuring departments operate within established regulations and policies while making a direct impact every day!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of departmental recruitment plans, including guiding managers, chairing selection committees, and maintaining comprehensive competition files.
- Deliver recruitment and retention programs such as the Summer Student Employment Program, Internship Program, and Indigenous Career Gateway Program.
- Support departments with employee recognition programs by providing advice and coordinating activities related to long service and retirements.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients, managers, and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Key Qualifications:
- A relevant degree coupled with at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
- Relevant education and experience may include:
- Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Commerce (with a focus on HR).
- Experience in human resources functions such as staffing, onboarding, participation in interview panels, screening applications, coordinating hiring efforts, or maintaining recruitment files.
Equivalencies:
- Diploma in one of the above-mentioned fields plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources functions such as:
- Staffing and recruitment coordination
- Onboarding processes
- Participating on interview panels
- Screening job applications
- Coordinating hiring efforts
- Maintaining recruitment or personnel files
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.