LIMITED COMPETITION

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

JOB INFORMATION

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented Program Specialist to join our Employee Development and Workforce Planning team. This role is essential to supporting the GNWT’s commitment to building a strong, diverse, and representative public service.
The Program Specialist is responsible for planning, researching, designing, and implementing workforce development strategies and human resources programs. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the GNWT’s ability to recruit, retain, and develop qualified employees across all departments and agencies.

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree combined with two years of experience in one of Talent Management/Human Resources/Program Development or similar role, including one year of experience managing projects, whether paid and/or volunteer

Relevant education fields for this position can include:

• Human resources
• Business administration
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Education
• Leadership
• Public policy
• Public administration
• Cultural studies
• Communication studie

Similar experience for this position can include:

• Communications
• Education
• Engagement
• Public policy/research
• Facilitation
• Coaching / executive coachin

Equivalencies for 1 year of experience managing projects can include:

• Program management
• Contract management
• Program evaluatio

• Plans, communicates and project manages the implementation of recruitment and retention strategies and programs.
• Provides best practice advice on training and development approaches.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to ensure overall integration of performance and talent management programs and initiatives.

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree combined with two years of experience in one of Talent Management/Human Resources/Program Development or similar role, including one year of experience managing projects, whether paid and/or volunteer.

Relevant education fields for this position can include:

• Human resources
• Business administration
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Education
• Leadership
• Public policy
• Public administration
• Cultural studies
• Communication studies

Similar experience for this position can include:

• Communications
• Education
• Engagement
• Public policy/research
• Facilitation
• Coaching / executive coaching

Equivalencies for 1 year of experience managing projects can include:

• Program management
• Contract management
• Program evaluation