Field Operations Admin Clerk

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Field Operations Administrative Clerk in Hay River. Responsibilities include supporting the Department of Environment and Climate Change, managing documentation, and assisting with Wildland Fire Program services. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma, accounting skills, and a Class 5 driver's licence. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental stewardship in the South Slave Region.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 high school diploma with basic accounting skills and one year of relevant office experience.
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence is required.
• A Restricted Radio Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) licence is a legal requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with GNWT acts and regulations.
• Assist with clerical and administration services to the Wildland Fire Program.

Skills

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Effective organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of basic accounting skills

Ability to work without supervision

Education

Grade 12 high school diploma

Certificate in Business Administration

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

This job opening is limited to individuals recognized as members and descendants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada.

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving radius of Hay River, NT.

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

As the Field Operations Administrative Clerk located in Hay River, the incumbent will be providing support for the Department of Environment and Climate Change in the South Slave Region. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation in accordance with Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) acts, regulation, policies, and procedures that include the Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Manual, Contract Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, the Human Resource Manual and various GNWT Policies. This position reports to the Renewable Resource Officer III and support operations in the various regional communities as required by operational demands, a priority May through August will also assist with clerical and administration services to the Wildland Fire Program.

The knowledge, skills and abilities, required for the position are:

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills in order to dispatch aircraft and communicate effectively with staff, crew (air and ground), and the general public.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize duties and tasks under pressure.
• Knowledge of basic accounting skills to ensure accurate documentation and accountability while using various types of financial software.
• Ability to complete work without supervision and potentially, under stressful conditions.

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically attained by:

The completion of Grade 12 high school diploma with basic accounting skills, along with one year of relevant office experience. A valid Class 5 drivers licence is required. A Restricted Radio Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) licence is a legal requirement.

Equivalences may include;

• A certificate in Business Administration or similar administration studies and 6 months of relevant Office Experience. A valid Class 5 drivers licence is required. A Restricted Radio Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) licence is a legal requirement
• Grade 11 high school education, and 2 years of relevant office experience. A valid Class 5 drivers licence is required. A Restricted Radio Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) licence is a legal requirement

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

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