Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.
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.
This position is located at the Deh Cho Regional Office. One Administrative Assistant reports to the Executive Assistant. The incumbent provides mentorship to the Authority's Administrative Assistants, Clerk Interpreters and Clerk Receptionists. The incumbent is expected to anticipate and prepare for the CEO needs and affairs, which requires discretion and an understanding of the relationships between the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions, Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), Community Governments and Non-government Organizations (NGO). The position is the primary contact for the Public Administrator, CEO, Senior Management and the Public. Duties involve highly confidential and sensitive information such as personnel matters, medical and labor related issues, grievances, lawsuits, client complaints, financial information, and confidential Board activities.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
This job opening is for a term until March 2025.
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening ID # 25594
Closing Date: September 20, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
The salary range for this position is from $38.05 per hour to $45.44 per hour (approximately $74,198 - $88,608) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $12,982.