Administrative Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Are you an organized, compassionate professional ready to make a meaningful impact? In this vital role, you¿ll provide administrative, logistical, and financial services that help deliver culturally grounded, community-driven programs supporting the wellbeing of families across the Northwest Territories. As part of a team committed to prioritizing cultural safety and relationship-based care you¿ll oversee reception, file management, operations, and data collection, while also supporting Community Social Services Workers in their essential work.
If you¿re detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about supporting families and communities, we¿d love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive reception and administrative services for the Child and Family Services division, including managing office systems, supplies, and documentation, supporting meetings and reporting, and maintaining a professional and organized workspace.
- Implement and maintain file management system to ensure accurate classification and secure storage of records.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Administrative knowledge: Proficiency in office procedures, information management and Microsoft Word.
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, recording and compiling information accurately, and ensuring paperwork requirements are met in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to acquire cultural awareness of Aboriginal traditions and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Qualifications:
- A diploma in Office Administration that includes computer courses, or equivalent training and work experience and a minimum of two (2) years providing support to management and a work unit.
Equivalencies:
- Certificate in Office Administration that includes computer courses and a minimum three years providing support to management and a work unit
- Four years working in office administration with a minimum two years providing support to management and a work unit
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Administrative Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Are you an organized, compassionate professional ready to make a meaningful impact? In this vital role, you¿ll provide administrative, logistical, and financial services that help deliver culturally grounded, community-driven programs supporting the wellbeing of families across the Northwest Territories. As part of a team committed to prioritizing cultural safety and relationship-based care you¿ll oversee reception, file management, operations, and data collection, while also supporting Community Social Services Workers in their essential work.
If you¿re detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about supporting families and communities, we¿d love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive reception and administrative services for the Child and Family Services division, including managing office systems, supplies, and documentation, supporting meetings and reporting, and maintaining a professional and organized workspace.
- Implement and maintain file management system to ensure accurate classification and secure storage of records.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Administrative knowledge: Proficiency in office procedures, information management and Microsoft Word.
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, recording and compiling information accurately, and ensuring paperwork requirements are met in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to acquire cultural awareness of Aboriginal traditions and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Qualifications:
- A diploma in Office Administration that includes computer courses, or equivalent training and work experience and a minimum of two (2) years providing support to management and a work unit.
Equivalencies:
- Certificate in Office Administration that includes computer courses and a minimum three years providing support to management and a work unit
- Four years working in office administration with a minimum two years providing support to management and a work unit
- All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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.