Senior Legislative Advisor

Location

Yellowknife, NT | Canada

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.

The Senior Legislative Advisor is responsible for providing advice in the areas of legislation and departmental policies for the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).

The Advisor works closely with Departmental divisions to provide advice on the development of legislation, policy and planning initiatives, and the varied legal issues related to departmental activities. Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager of Legislation and Legal Affairs, the position will need to be familiar with the legal framework of case law, federal and territorial legislation, and the policies of the GNWT and the Department.

This position requires strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain key issues from complex documents and the ability to make decisions based upon the analysis of complex legal issues. Critical skills needed for this role include the ability to write persuasive documents explaining complex materials in a clear and concise manner, effectively lead a team through the legislative processes, and critically analyze and suggest an appropriate course of action within a limited timeframe. The role of the Advisor would need to demonstrate political sensitivity, co-ordination, communication and diplomacy in order to build and sustain relationships with others during complex negotiations. Skills needed include the ability to organize and prioritize while multitasking as well as manage stress while working under pressure.

Typically, the skills required for this role are obtained through an undergraduate degree in a related field and a degree program in law, as well as three years of experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents, and experience in providing complex advice and analysis to senior levels of government.

The incumbent must be eligible for membership in the Law Society of the Northwest Territories.

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
******@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Candidates must provide a satisfactory certified criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening ID # 24747

Closing Date: March 12, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

The salary range for this position is from $56.29 per hour to $67.23 per hour (approximately $109,766- $131,099.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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$56.29 per hour