Manager of Policy

Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

The Manager of Policy is responsible for the management and coordination of the policy functions of the Policy, Legislation and Communications Division. As a result, this position is responsible for the development, coordination, review, and provision of strategic advice to the Minister and senior management on all policy initiatives relevant to the mandate of the Department. The Manager of Policy provides services and advice that impact the operations of the entire Department, other GNWT departments, central agencies, NWT education authorities, and the general public.

This position is responsible for 3 Senior Policy Advisors that report directly to them.

Key

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Written communication skills to ensure the development of policy, Executive Council submissions, and briefing materials that are clear and concise and convey complex information and detailed recommendations.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including Senior Managers and Ministers on complex subjects, and to engage in delicate negotiations with internal and external parties.
• Analytic and problem solving skills to synthesize complex information, identify cross divisional and departmental linkages, and assess risk and opportunity.
• Management skills to lead, plan, organize, coordinate and complete complex and concurrent projects independently or in teams within time and resource constraints while monitoring progress and evaluating results.

Key qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's) and completion of either a graduate degree (e.g. Master's) or a degree program in law (e.g. LLB or JD). At least one of the completed degrees must be in the social sciences, humanities, education, law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years working in either policy, Aboriginal rights, or intergovernmental relations.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a direct supervisory role.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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.

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-based basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening  # 28135

Closing Date:
August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

The salary for this position starts at $65.25 per hour (approximately $127,238. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.