Amended - Director, Finance

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

The Director of Finance is located in Yellowknife and reports directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance, Policy, Planning, and Communications. The Director is the senior financial manager for the NWT Health and Social Services System. Health and Social Services Systems across Canada are facing dynamic and continual pressures related to cost escalation. Services in the Northwest Territories are in a similar position. As a result, effort to focus on cost management and efficiency in the delivery of care are very important. These efforts must be considered and balanced with the dispersed nature of the Territorial population and the unique aspects of the health and social status found in the NWT.

The Director has a key responsibility to lead or participate in major system-wide contractual negotiations. Negotiations in which the Director may be asked to play a significant role ranging from those related to professional compensation negotiations (physicians) to contracts with health providers in other jurisdictions. Negotiations have significant impact on costs, and occasionally, on federal/provincial/territorial relations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Seasoned knowledge of accounting procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) theories and practices.
• The incumbent should be able to interpret and implement Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant (CICA) guidelines and evaluate complicated policies and proposals.
• Knowledge of contract management for administration of contracts, audit processes to assist in audits, and payroll and benefits for managing human resources.
• Understanding of the complex interplay of political, economic and social forces at work in the NWT.
• Expert critical and analytical thinking, including proven ability to distil strategy and translate strategic goals into change management initiatives.
• Ability to work within, across, and externally to the organization in a collaborative way with an ability to inspire, influence and persuade.
• Current knowledge of health care administration and the challenges being faced by the Department and Health and Social Service Authorities.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: This level of knowledge, skill and ability is typically attained through the completion of a university degree in a related field (Administration, Business, Commerce, Finance) coupled with a recognized professional accounting designation (ie. CGA, CMA, or CA) and at least 5 years directly related work experience including at least 4 years at a managerial level in a complex organization, with added benefit if direct experience in a Public Service environment. The incumbent’s experience should reflect involvement in decision making, team management and strategic planning and in fields of finance and administration. Experience in health or social services setting would be a definite asset.

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

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