Senior Administrative Coordinator

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Yellowknife is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator to enhance the operations of the Deputy Minister's Office. This position involves providing leadership, supporting executive meetings, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess an Office Administration Diploma and relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated administrative professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual northern living allowance

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant administrative experience.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and sensitive information.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Deputy Minister's Office.
• Coordinate Executive and Senior Management Committee meetings.
• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of administrative staff.

Skills

Senior level coordination

Leadership

Administrative efficiency

Education

Office Administration Diploma

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

Job description

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Are you a skilled and experienced administrative professional with a passion for leadership and senior level coordination? The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator (SAC) to support the effective operations of the Deputy Minister's Office and provide senior administrative leadership across the Department.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the heart of government operations, liaising with the Minister's Office, Premier's Office, and GNWT Deputy Ministers, and providing critical guidance and mentorship to administrative staff across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Deputy Minister's Office.
• Coordinate Executive and Senior Management Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of administrative staff and summer/casual employees across the department.
• Ensure compliance with GNWT communication standards and protocols in all correspondence and documentation.
• Manage complex scheduling, briefing materials, and administrative priorities for the Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Ministers.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive materials, including Cabinet and FMB meeting documents.
• Provide departmental leadership on administrative efficiency, succession planning, and process improvement.

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

• Office Administration Diploma and two (2) years of relevant experience.

We would also consider the following equivalencies:

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• A high school diploma and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative role.
• Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, along with two (2) years of directly related experience.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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