Administrative Assistant

Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Manager, Maintenance Enforcement, as the Administrative Assistant, you will support the NWT Maintenance Enforcement Program by providing essential administrative and financial services. Your work ensures the accurate and timely processing of program funds, documents, and information. You will also manage incoming payments and provide administrative support to the Maintenance Enforcement Office.

This role involves regular interaction with the public, GNWT departments, employers, court staff, lawyers, and other jurisdictions. Professional and respectful client service is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Balance daily bank deposits with MEP database reports.
• Prepare routine MEP financial reports, including Payor and Recipient summaries.
• Prepare GNWT payment documents, such as journal and payment vouchers.
• Support financial audits by providing requested information promptly.
• Initiate and monitor court charges to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
• Redirect complex inquiries to appropriate MEP staff.
• Assist with file openings, including data entry, NWT Courts and Sheriff's Office registrations, and preparing file materials.
• Maintain tracking systems for all garnishee summons activities.
• Issue invitations to register and notices of incomplete registration to clients as required.
• Verify closed files to ensure procedures have been followed.
• Prepare files for archiving and coordinate retrievals according to GNWT records protocols.

Knowledge and Skills :

Key Qualifications :

Grade 12 diploma, with one (1) year post-secondary education in an administrative role.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only :

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

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

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

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-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 27503

Closing Date : February 23, 2026 - 23 : 59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,277) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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