Executive Assistant

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.

This position is located in the central office in Norman Wells and reports to the Chief Executive Officer 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.
The position impacts directly on the level of professionalism of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) as the incumbent is a first or second contact with Staff and the public and must be prompt and courteous in dealing with sensitive issues. Breaches of Confidentiality, poor decisions, poor quality work, delays in completing assignments and errors made in performing duties could cause financial or legal implications for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of a bachelor degree in administration, and a minimum of three years Executive Assistant experience in a similar environment.

Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca

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