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.