Territorial Statistician

Job Information

The Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics (Bureau) is the central statistics agency for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

As the head of the Bureau, the Territorial Statistician is accountable for the territorial government's statistical program. This includes the planning, promotion and production of statistics to ensure the GNWT has current, relevant and accurate statistics to develop and monitor initiatives. The Territorial Statistician is responsible for deciding the methods and procedures for carrying out the collection, compilation, analysis and publication of statistical information about the Northwest Territories. The Territorial Statistician also ensures the effective representation of territorial statistical interests in dealings with Statistics Canada and other outside agencies, and that the statistical activities within the territorial government are properly coordinated.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, promote and produce statistics to support the GNWT's initiatives

Requirements

A Master's degree in economics, statistics, or another field with a focus on quantitative methods, 10 years of experience in a statistical or research environment, including 3 years of supervisory experience

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