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Summer Student Employment Program
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Finance
Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories' Department of Finance is hiring summer students across the territory under its Summer Student Employment Program. The work is temporary and full-time, with duties assigned by department. Eligibility requires NWT residency and enrolment in or recent completion of full-time post-secondary studies, and candidates must fall within one of the designated Indigenous or non-priority groups. Salary depends on the duties assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Duties assigned by the department
- Summer temporary government work across the NWT
Requirements summary:
- Current NWT residency
- Full-time post-secondary enrolment or recent completion
- Indigenous priority group or ordinarily resident non-priority status
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-01
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Students & youth, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Finance
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Job Summary
Location: Across the NWT
Department: Finance
Job ID: 28549
Wage: See "Salary Information" below.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Aug 14, 2027
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Job Information
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) supports northern post-secondary students in their pursuit of a higher education by offering summer employment opportunities across its departments and agencies. Under this program, students gain valuable work experience to enhance their employment prospects upon graduation.
Northern post-secondary school students receive a higher priority over non-student applicants for casual opportunities between April 15 and August 15.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, a Summer Student must be a current resident of the Northwest Territories and meet ONE of the following criteria:
- They are being accepted to attend full-time post-secondary studies at the start of the upcoming fall or winter semester; OR
- They are completing a semester of full-time studies at a post-secondary institution within the four months prior to applying under this program.
The applicant must also fall within one of the following designated groups:
- 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.
- Non-Priority (NP): Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and considered 'Ordinarily Resident of the Northwest Territories' for at least 1 year immediately prior to the start of their program with a designated post-secondary institution.
Interested in applying to the Summer Student Employment Program? Please click here to learn how to submit an online application.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID #28549
Closing Date: August 15, 2027 - 23:59, Mountain Standard Time
Salary Information
The salary for summer student employment is dependent on duties assigned.
Application Assistance
For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application
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