Director, System Improvement & Fiscal Reform

Director, System Improvement & Fiscal Reform

Department: Executive and Indigenous Affairs

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for: coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.

Job Information

Are you a strategic leader who can drive complex change, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and improve system performance? We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Director, System Improvement and Fiscal Reform to provide leadership on transformational initiatives that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of health and social services programs.

In this role, you will work with senior leadership, partners, and stakeholders to advance strategic priorities, lead system improvement initiatives, and provide expert advice on fiscal reform, performance measurement, and organizational change. This position offers an opportunity to influence decision-making at a system-wide level and help shape the future of health and social services delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives focused on system improvement, organizational effectiveness, and fiscal sustainability.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior leadership on policy, planning, governance, and fiscal reform matters.
• Direct research, analysis, and evaluation activities to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the development and implementation of performance measures, reporting frameworks, and accountability mechanisms.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to advance organizational and system priorities.

Key Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree, combined with a minimum of 7 years of experience managing, reviewing and implementing a large, complex project, preferably within government, including 3 years managing people and resources.
• A relevant Master's degree, combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing, reviewing and implementing a large, complex project, preferably within government, including 3 years managing people and resources.
• A relevant University/College Diploma, combined with a minimum of 9 years of experience managing, reviewing and implementing a large, complex project, preferably within government, including 3 years managing people and resources.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Relevant fields of education can include, but are not limited to, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, and Political Science.

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Government of the Northwest Territories
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BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
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