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Description
Department Information
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
Reporting to the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Manager, this position is located in Yellowknife and is responsible for the delivery of SFA, which ranges in scope from student grants, loans and scholarships. SFA provides funding to eligible residents to assist with their educational financial needs.
SFA consists of an annual budget of approximately $14 million and serves an average of 2,200 applicants per year from across the NWT.
The Student Case Officer (SCO) must work with a high degree of autonomy and independence to adjudicate eligibility and establish entitlement using problem-solving techniques, judgment, precedence, legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
The SCO works with ECE staff, other GNWT departments and outside agencies, such as Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS), Postsecondary Institutions and Aboriginal Governments, using a case management approach to integrate services, ensure program delivery and make the best use of resources available.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Diploma in social sciences, public administration, business administration and a minimum of 2 years' experience In a related field
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2 Year Term.
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 # 25399
Closing Date: July 17, 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 $83,502 - $99,606.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.