Director, Policy and Planning

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:

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

The Director of Policy and Planning is responsible for providing overall leadership and guidance in policy development, strategic and business planning initiatives, self government negotiations, and strategic and operational communications activities for the Department of Justice. The incumbent must also monitor political forces, anticipate effects, and organize adequate responses, while ensuring internal consistency of departmental decisions and external compatibility with overall government policies and programs.

The Director develops priorities for departmental activities and develops long-and short-term plans in accordance with direction received from the Deputy Minister that takes into account the political climate, Executive Council directed objectives and federal or national initiatives. It is the Director’s responsibility to ensure that the department’s policies, plans, and programs meet set standards and facilitate the delivery of justice in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The completion of a university degree in law, social science, public administration or other related field with 7 years progressively more responsible experience in the development of policy, legislation, and procedures, including project management and evaluation experience, along with 4 years supervisory/management experience. Previous experience in a legal setting would be an asset.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel  Extension 14106
Fax

Note:

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