Executive Services Coordinator

Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC); Ikaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Executive Services Coordinator to provide operational leadership within the President's office. This role requires strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate independently. The successful candidate will support senior-level functions, manage correspondence, and coordinate travel for Governance Council Members, contributing to organizational efficiency.

Benefits

Northern Living Allowance

Relocation assistance

Subsidized housing in Iqaluit

Superior benefits package

Learning and development programs

Generous leave entitlements

Culturally diverse workforce

Tax incentives

Qualifications

• Five (5) years directly relevant experience in an administrative role.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Ability to adapt communication styles to accommodate different needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electronic mail-tracking system for correspondence.
• Attend Senior Management and Governance Council meetings to record minutes.
• Coordinate travel and administrative support for Governance Council Members.

Skills

Attention to detail in written and verbal communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Client service orientation

Strong strategic-thinking skills

Ability to work independently on complex matters

Education

Completed diploma in Business Management or equivalent

Tools

Electronic mail-tracking system

Job description

Please note: this is a 12-month Term

This is a unique position dealing with highly confidential and sensitive operations critical to the effective and efficient administration of the WSCC. It is expected that the incumbent will provide expertise and credible delivery of services and support directly to individuals at the senior level within the organization. The incumbent is expected to have comprehensive knowledge of the political, economic, and social factors impacting WSCC governance in the NT & NU and may be asked to discern and extract, from lengthy discussions, those key elements necessary to accurately record and document meetings and other events.

The Executive Services Coordinator is accountable to the President and CEO for the day to operations of the Presidents Office, and administratively reports to the Chief Governance Officer/ Senior Advisor.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

Providing senior corporate level operational leadership and support services within the Presidents office to ensure effective operation of the Presidents office and efficient processes by:

• Maintaining the electronic mail-tracking system for Presidents Office correspondence.
• Prioritizing all correspondence, forwarding tasks to senior staff using a bring forward system to log, assigning
• and following up on action items.
• Coordinating all aspect of travel, and administrative support for Governance Council Members.
• Attends Senior Management and Governance Council Committee meetings to record detailed minutes.
• Recording and reconciling monthly leave and attendance reports.

What you bring to the role:

• Completed diploma in Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Five (5) years directly relevant experience in an administrative role.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Attention to detail in written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt communication styles to
• accommodate different needs with tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & client service orientation to develop and maintain effective working relations
• with GC members and the Senior Management team.
• Strong strategic-thinking skills and judgment as well as the ability to research, analyze and synthesize
• multiple concepts and priorities.
• Ability to work independently on complex matters.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 for Yellowknife or $22,996 for Iqaluit.
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check:

Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy:

Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Workers Safety and Compensation Commission 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 the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers Safety and Compensation Commissions (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.