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Indigenous Career Gateway Program
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Finance
Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring Indigenous candidates who are NWT residents for entry-level and trainee positions across the territory through its Indigenous Career Gateway Program. Candidates are entered into a database and referred to departments as opportunities arise, in fields such as finance, human resources, IT, health and administration. Applicants must self-declare Indigenous identity and provide proof of priority under the Indigenous Employment Policy, and the salary depends on the duties assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Entry-level or trainee duties assigned by department
- Work spread across the NWT
Requirements summary:
- Indigenous identity with proof of Stage One or Stage Two priority
- NWT residency
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- NWT driver's licence for some positions
- Criminal records check for some positions
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Licences & certifications | NWT Driver's License |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Finance
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job Summary
Location: Across the NWT
Department: Finance
Job ID: 15923
Wage: See "Salary Information" below.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Open until filled
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Job Information
The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the importance of building a public service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. The objective of the Indigenous Career Gateway Program is to target external Indigenous candidates who are residents of the NWT for entry-level employment and trainee opportunities with the GNWT.
Applicants are asked to identify their priority under the Indigenous Employment Policy:
- Stage One Priority (S1P)
Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories - Stage Two Priority (S2P)
Indigenous individuals who are recognized members and descendent of a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada outside of the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories
Documents Accepted as Proof of Priority include:
- Candidate's treaty, Métis or beneficiary cards
- Or other official documents, such as a letter from the Indigenous Organization you belong to.
The Indigenous Career Gateway Program is designated for Indigenous people and only those applicants who self-declare at the time of application and provide proof of priority under the Indigenous Employment Policy, will be eligible for further consideration under this program.
Applicants will be entered into a database of candidates to be referred to departments as employment opportunities become available. As a condition of employment, candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Specific qualifications will vary, depending on position requirements.
Applicants with backgrounds in any of the following job categories are encouraged to apply:
- finance,
- human resources,
- law,
- corrections,
- information technology,
- health,
- social services,
- engineering,
- policy,
- administration,
- management,
- transportation,
- education,
- trades,
- science, and
- other
If candidates would like to be considered for specific categories, they are encouraged to indicate the applicable categories on their covering letter or resume.
Conditions of employment vary from position to position, but may include one or more of the following:
- NWT Driver's License
- Criminal Records Check
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Your resume will be kept in the database for 6 months.
For cover letter and resume writing tips please see: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/hiring-process-resources
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Management and Recruitment Services
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Centre 5th Floor
P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
[email protected]
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Salary Information
The salary is dependent on duties assigned.
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