Administrative Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health services authority seeks an organized administrative professional to provide support for Child and Family Services in Yellowknife. This role involves managing reception, file systems, and data collection while maintaining cultural safety. Candidates should have relevant diplomas or certificates and a passion for community well-being. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment await the right fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years providing support to management and work units.
• Experience in office administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative services for Child and Family Services.
• Maintain file management system for records.
• Support Community Social Services Workers.

Skills

Proficiency in office procedures and information management

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Cultural awareness of Aboriginal traditions

Education

Diploma in Office Administration

Certificate in Office Administration

Equivalent training and work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Are you an organized, compassionate professional ready to make a meaningful impact? In this vital role, you'll provide administrative, logistical, and financial services that help deliver culturally grounded, community-driven programs supporting the wellbeing of families across the Northwest Territories. As part of a team committed to prioritizing cultural safety and relationship-based care you'll oversee reception, file management, operations, and data collection, while also supporting Community Social Services Workers in their essential work.

If you're detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about supporting families and communities, we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive reception and administrative services for the Child and Family Services division, including managing office systems, supplies, and documentation, supporting meetings and reporting, and maintaining a professional and organized workspace.
• Implement and maintain file management system to ensure accurate classification and secure storage of records.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Administrative knowledge: Proficiency in office procedures, information management and Microsoft Word.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, recording and compiling information accurately, and ensuring paperwork requirements are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to acquire cultural awareness of Aboriginal traditions and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Qualifications:

• A diploma in Office Administration that includes computer courses, or equivalent training and work experience and a minimum of two (2) years providing support to management and a work unit.
• Certificate in Office Administration that includes computer courses and a minimum three years providing support to management and a work unit
• Four years working in office administration with a minimum two years providing support to management and a work unit
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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