Department: Education, Culture and Employment
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.
Job Information
As the Administrative Assistant will be based out of the Hay River Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Service Centre, providing administrative support while reporting to both, the Regional Manager, Income Security and the Regional Manager, Career Development. The Administrative Assistant provides direct office administrative services to the Hay River (ECE) Service Centre and will be the first point of contact for all public inquires for programs including the Income Security Programs (ISP), Labour Development Standards (LDS), and Early Childhood Programs (ECP).
The knowledge, skills and abilities required are:
• Exceptional knowledge of computer information systems including databases, website maintenance, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Advanced knowledge of ARCs and ORCs filing systems as well as DIIMS.
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to employment standards’ appeals.
• General knowledge of the GNWTs financial management system.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and on diverse projects.
The above qualifications are typically attained by:
• A Diploma in Office or Business Administration;
• Three years of directly related administrative experience in a demanding office environment; including one year of coordination experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.