Collection Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Collection Officer in Yellowknife. This role involves providing collections services for rental and mortgage arrears and performing eligibility reviews for debt forgiveness. Applicants should have a relevant post-secondary diploma and at least two years of experience in a collections or client-centered field.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in collections or a client-centered field.
• Ability to qualify for signing authority as a Commissioner of Oaths and/or Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• Provide collections services related to rental/mortgage and tenant damage arrears.
• Perform preliminary eligibility review and documentation preparation for debt forgiveness.

Skills

Collections Expertise

Client Orientation

Education

Relevant post-secondary diploma (paralegal or financial administration)

Job description

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

Located in the Corporation's headquarters in Yellowknife, you will provide collections services related to all rental/mortgage and tenant damage arrears due to the Housing NWT and the Local Housing Organizations (LHOs), in accordance with appropriate Acts, Regulations and/or policies and procedures; and to minimize the loss of Corporation assets through professional and progressive credit and collection services in support of the delivery of service programs.

The Collection Officer performs the preliminary eligibility review and preparation of documents for Corporate Controller to assess before submission to the Financial Management Board (FMB) for forgiveness of debts and supports the review process for allowance for doubtful accounts and write-offs. The incumbent also performs paralegal functions, such as exercising the right of off-set, payroll deductions and/or initiating legal collection action (e.g., Garnishee Summons).

To be successful in this position, you would have a relevant post-secondary diploma, such as but not limited to, paralegal or financial administration, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a collections or client-centered field. The following equivalencies pour be considered: a certificate in paralegal and financial administration and four (4) years of experience in a collections or client-centered field. You must also be able to qualify for signing authority as a Commissioner of Oaths and / or Notary Public.

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]

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