Public Guardian Assistant

2 months ago

Yellowknife, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time

**Department Information**:
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

**Job Information**:
Scope

Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Public Guardian, the Public Guardian Assistant is accountable for tracking, monitoring and reporting on the Unit's budget of approximately $300,000. The Public Guardian Assistant provides a focal point for information-exchange between the general public and various departmental divisions and regional offices as well as agencies and hospital/health boards. The incumbent must use courtesy, tact and effectiveness in dealing with others in everyday working relationships. The Public Guardian Assistant is also a focal point for information exchange and document preparation between the Public Guardian, Public Trustee, and legal counsel when drafting, filing and securing of court documents. The ability to analyze and extract accurate and relevant information from client files when preparing court documents is essential.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
These knowledge, skills and abilities outlined are generally acquired by achieving a legal secretarial diploma or certificate; or office administration certificate with several years (four or more) experience in office administration and at least two years' experience in a legal environment resulting in knowledge of courts and the court system; computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets database programs.

**GNWT Inquiries**:
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

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