Executive Assistant

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located in the regional office in Norman Wells and reports to the COO who is co-located. This is a highly responsible senior support position requiring a comprehensive knowledge of office and administrative procedures. There is a great deal of latitude in this position, due to the wide scope of responsibility and multiple tasks, which requires independent judgment and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Administrative support experience and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy in proofreading and strong knowledge and command of the English language is also a requirement.
• Ability to work with senior professionals.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The completion of a Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma plus two (2) years’ of experience supporting senior executives.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIEDRIVE
BOX360
NORMAN WELLSNT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]

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