Senior Budget Policy Advisor

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions. Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery. HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

The Senior Budget Policy Advisor (Advisor) plans, prepares, monitors, evaluates and reports on the Operations, Capital and Projects on Behalf of Others' Budgets for the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). The Advisor provides analysis, evaluation and assessment of the operational budget, capital budget and project budgets on behalf of others.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and monitor Northwest Territories (NWT) health and social services system budgets. Plan and collaborate on the development of both the Business Plan (financial component) and the Main Estimates. Monitor and control DHSS, federal and other third-party and/or cost-shared funding arrangements, including Projects on Behalf of Others' agreements. Develop and monitor the HSSA's Core Funding Contribution Agreements. Perform other financial duties as required. Key Qualifications A degree in a financial field and three (3) years of related experience. Equivalencies may include a diploma in a financial field and five (5) years of related experience. Related experience may include budget development, financial analysis, variance analysis, and business case development.

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

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

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 ID # 28450 Closing Date: October 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application

Inquiries Only: Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5 TH FLOOR BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106 Fax (867) 873-0445 jobsyk@gov.nt.ca Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Veuillez noter que cette offre d'emploi est publiée en anglais seulement puisqu'il s'agit d'un concours interne réservé aux employés du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest et de la Commission de la sécurité au travail et de l'indemnisation des travailleurs (CSTIT). Pour toute question, communiquez avec les Services de gestion et de recrutement du ministère des Finances par courriel, à jobsyk@gov.nt.ca , ou par téléphone, au 867-767-9154.