Senior Administrative Coordinator

Are you a skilled and experienced administrative professional with a passion for leadership and senior level coordination? The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator (SAC) to support the effective operations of the Deputy Minister's Office and provide senior administrative leadership across the Department.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the heart of government operations, liaising with the Minister's Office, Premier's Office, and GNWT Deputy Ministers, and providing critical guidance and mentorship to administrative staff across the department.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Deputy Minister's Office.
• Coordinate Executive and Senior Management Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of administrative staff and summer / casual employees across the department.
• Ensure compliance with GNWT communication standards and protocols in all correspondence and documentation.
• Manage complex scheduling, briefing materials, and administrative priorities for the Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Ministers.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive materials, including Cabinet and FMB meeting documents.
• Provide departmental leadership on administrative efficiency, succession planning, and process improvement.

Key Requirements and Qualifications :

We would also consider the following equivalencies :

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health / dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

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

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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 # 27384

Closing Date : January 6th, 2025- 23 : 59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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