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Public Trustee Officer

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Jul 2, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $83,402.00-99,606.00 per annum
Department
Justice

Description

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

The position, under the direction of the Public Trustee, administers the estates of deceased persons, and trusts for children and mentally incapable persons. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring the financial recording of transactions, including monthly bank reconciliation in the Public Trustee Common Fund to ensure all transactions are properly recorded. This fund consists of over five million dollars of private funds for estates of deceased persons, minor children, missing persons and mentally incompetent persons. The number of transactions in this fund, including interest posting, can be more than six thousand in an average year.

The position is located in Yellowknife but it serves the general public throughout the Northwest Territories. The variety and complexity of matters dealt with  is extensive. The incumbent must interact not only with members of the public throughout the NWT, but with many other federal and provincial government offices across Canada. The incumbent must interpret various legislation, policies and procedures and apply that knowledge in the administration of estates and trusts, as well as explain their interpretation to clients, other staff, and on occasion, members of the public. The impact is if matters are not dealt with correctly or processed in a timely manner, it could have serious implications for the office of the Public Trustee and its clients.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of High School and Post-Secondary Education in booking and accounting or relevant secretarial and office administration courses and three (3) years directly related experience OR
A minimum of five (5) years direct experience in a trust account environment, OR
A minimum of five (5) years in an office with legal and financial responsibilities; which includes a minimum of two (2) years experience in the administration of estates
 

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

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 # 25373        

Closing Date: July 12, 2024 -  23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $42.77 per hour (approximately $83,402 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3700. 

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