Finance and Administration Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council in Inuvik is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer who reports to the Comptroller and oversees day-to-day financial, accounting and contractor payroll systems within the BDDEC central office. The role includes maintaining internal controls and monitoring financial reports for the District Education Authorities and the Division office.

Travel to Beaufort-Delta communities may be required to review accounting and reporting with DEA

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting or Business Administration and one year of relevant experience using computerized accounting programs.
• Equivalencies may include: Accounting or Business Administration diploma and three years of relevant experience using computerized accounting programs.

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Accounting diploma

Job description

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Located in Inuvik, the Finance and Administration Officer reports to the Comptroller and is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the day to day financial, accounting and contractor payroll system within the BDDEC central office. This position is responsible for maintaining and monitoring and/or creating/completing internal controls within the Division office and for monitoring the financial reports and processes of the District Education Authorities.

The Finance and Administration Officer contributes to the effective operation and administration of the BDDEC, DEAs, and schools by ensuring that financial controls are in place and those expenditures and revenues comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, ensuring that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Occasionally, the Finance and Administration Officer will be required to travel to the Beaufort-Delta communities to review the accounting and financial reporting systems with the DEA Secretary-Treasurers and to review DEA periodic Financial Statement with the DEA Executive.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A degree in Accounting or Business Administration and one (1) year of relevant experience using computerized accounting programs.


• Equivalencies may include: Accounting or Business Administration diploma and three (3) years of relevant experience using computerized accounting programs.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]

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

More Information

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 vulnerable sector 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 # 28341

Closing Date: October 2, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $47.40 per hour (approximately $92,430.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,304.00.