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Elections Operations Officer

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Apr 26, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $83,402.00-99,606.00 per annum
Department
Legislative Assembly

Description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly is one of the three distinct and autonomous branches of the Government of the   Northwest Territories (Legislative, Executive and Judicial). As such, it operates with autonomy and independence from Cabinet direction and the public service at large. This independence is critical to the mandate of the Legislative Assembly to scrutinize and approve legislation and budgets proposed by cabinet, monitor and critique the activities and performance of the executive branch and provide a forum for the exercise of responsible parliamentary democracy in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

The Elections Operations Officer (Officer) prepares all materials that are required to run an election event in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Officer undertakes research, jurisdictional scans and legislative comparisons to ensure that Elections NWT is following electoral management best practices. The position is also the primary lead on maintaining the Register of Territorial Electors, from which the voters’ list is created. This living register requires constant upkeep from a variety of sources, including vital statistics, health insurance, student financial assistance, and municipal governments.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The completion of a university degree in political science, public administration or project management and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in project administration and/or information management, preferably with election experience.

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.

More Information

Affirmative Action

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

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25085        

Closing Date: May 10, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $42.77 per hour to $51.08 per hour (approximately $$83,402 - $99,606) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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