DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

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.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Administrative knowledge: Proficiency in office procedures, information management and Microsoft Word.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, recording and compiling information accurately, and ensuring paperwork requirements are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to acquire cultural awareness of Aboriginal traditions and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• A diploma in Office Administration that includes computer courses, or equivalent training and work experience and a minimum of two (2) years providing support to management and a work unit.

• Provide comprehensive reception and administrative services for the Child and Family Services division, including managing office systems, supplies, and documentation, supporting meetings and reporting, and maintaining a professional and organized workspace.
• Implement and maintain file management system to ensure accurate classification and secure storage of records.