General Manager, Appeals Tribunal

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living Allowance

Public Service Pension Plan

Learning & development programs

Generous leave entitlements

Diversity and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is seeking a General Manager for the Appeals Tribunal to oversee day-to-day operations of the tribunal and related processes, ensuring readiness of appeal files and applications for hearings.

The role requires a related university degree and at least four years in a tribunal, court, or legal environment, with leadership responsibilities and adherence to statutory acts and policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a related university degree with at least 4 years' experience in a tribunal, court, or legal setting.
• Equivalencies may be considered; combinations of education and experience evaluated case-by-case.
• Indigenous Employment Policy priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Appeals Tribunal's operations.
• Administering the Appeals Process, section 63 applications within the relevant acts and guidelines.
• Determining eligibility for compensation/expenses and exercising payment authority up to $5,000 for hearings and related activities.

Skills

Legal environment experience

Education

Related university degree

Job description

Department: Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission

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

Job Information

Job Title:General Manager, Appeals Tribunal

Competition Number:26-08 NT

Closing Date: October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tribunal processes, both appeals and NWT and Nunavut Workers Compensation Acts section 63 applications. The incumbent is appointed under section 123 of the Acts. The General Manager is an employee of the Appeals Tribunal and not the WSCC. The WSCC provides some administrative support to the Appeals Tribunal and is assisting the Appeals Tribunal in this hiring process. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all criteria for readiness have been satisfied before approving appeal files and section 63 applications as being ready to proceed to hearing. This position works within a legislative and policy framework and carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the NWT & Nunavut Workers' Compensation Acts, regulations, policies, procedures and the Appeals Tribunal's Rules of Procedure. The General Manager is responsible for the preparation of appeals and applications, including the identification and clarification of issues, research and information gathering. The General Manager assists the Chairperson with the planning and organizational development of the Appeals Tribunal and provides complete administrative support. The General Manager has the primary responsibility for managing, directing, controlling and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the Tribunal Office, a stand-alone office that is physically and administratively separate from the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Managing the Appeals Tribunal's Operations.
• Administering the Appeals Process, section 63 applications within the terms of the Workers' Compensation Acts of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, its policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Determining an appellant's eligibility for compensation/expenses and exercises payment authority up to $5,000 in accordance with the NWT & Nunavut Workers' Compensation Acts, operational policies, regulations and procedures for attendance at hearings, medical appointments etc.
  

What you bring to the role:

• Completion of a related university degree combined with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a tribunal, court, or legal environment.

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.
• A superior benefits package and enrolment 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.

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

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.

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 Commission's (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.