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.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing research and analysis on matters relating to the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services (HSS) System Sustainability, modeling of HSS system sustainability outlooks, and monitoring other government’s sustainability and fiscal initiatives. The HSS System Sustainability division has identified priority areas to improve efficiencies, increase capacity through collaboration, and improve risk management within the HSS System. The Division leads the research, analysis, consultation and development of project plans, providing resources to the sustainability plan steering committee or execution of strategic priorities.

The Senior Financial Analyst should have knowledge of both financial theory and policy and familiarity with both quantitative and non-quantitative research methods; Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of GNWT programs, policies, procedures, and financial, budgetary and administrative systems; Knowledge and skills to develop and maintain a model to forecast the HSS System Sustainability outcomes; Ability to critically analyze, interpret and assess information; and Skills relating to computer-based analysis along with knowledge of quantitative methods including, spreadsheets, word processing and communications in order to complete quantitative analysis. For a complete list of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities please read the attached job description.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and at least two (2) years of work experience in a financial policy environment with experience in financial modelling and analysis.

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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