Executive Assistant

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

Located within the NTHSSA, the Executive Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director, Corporate and Support Services and is responsible for the administration, communication, and organization of the Executive Office of the Executive Director, Corporate and Support Services/Chief Financial Officer/Governance Office. The incumbent is expected to anticipate and identify the ED, CSS/CFO/GO needs and affairs, with the utmost discretion and have a clear understanding of the relationships between the NTHSSA Executive, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and other regional authorities, local government, and the community at large.

The position is the primary point of contact for the ED, CSS/CFO/GO and the senior management team.

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A diploma in Office Administration with 4 years of progressively more responsible administrative or office management duties. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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.