Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator

gov; Hay River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring a Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator in Hay River. The role supports the South Slave regional highways division with clerical, financial accounting and data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist in budgeting, financial planning and data management across maintenance camps and regional staff, contributing to efficient operations in highway programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and budgeting in a computerized environment (3–5 years).
• Knowledge of financial planning and budget development.
• Proficiency with accounting software and databases.
• Ability to interpret funding agreements and perform trend analysis.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administration and clerical support for the South Slave region.
• Perform financial accounting and data entry duties.
• Support budget development and financial analysis for maintenance camps.
• Ensure compliance with GNWT policies and procedures.

Skills

Office procedures

Budget analysis

Accounting systems

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma + accounting/financial management

Diploma in Business Administration

Equivalencies: 5 years accounting/budgeting experience

Tools

Accounting software

Database concepts

Job description

Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories' (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Highway Operations in Hay River, the Highway Finance & Administrative Coordinator performs a key role in providing general administration, clerical, financial accounting and data entry support for the South Slave regional highways division maintenance camps and other regional staff. The incumbent ensures that administrative, clerical, financial accounting and data entry duties are performed in a timely, accurate, efficient and orderly manner in accordance with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;

• Standardized office and administrative procedures
• Financial planning, budget development and analysis
• Financial accounting computer systems and database concepts
• Good accounting and analytical skills in order to interpret and apply accounting concepts, financial terms of funding agreements and compose historical trend analysis
• Work in a multi-task environment, organizing time effectively to meet deadlines

Typically attained by

Completion of high school diploma and post-secondary education in accounting and/or financial management program.

The ability to apply this knowledge is typically gained through 3-5 years of varied accounting/budgeting experience in a computerized environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equivalencies may include

• High School Diploma with 5 Years of varied accounting/budgeting experience
• Diploma in Business Administration with 3 years of varied accounting/budgeting experience

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