Relief Public Trustee Officer
The Government of the Northwest Territories
Based in Yellowknife and reporting to the Public Trustee, as the Relief Public Trustee Officer , you are responsible for administering estates of deceased persons and trusts for minor children and mentally incapable persons on behalf of clients across the Northwest Territories. You will oversee the financial administration of the Public Trustee Common Fund, including monitoring transactions and completing monthly bank reconciliations for a fund exceeding $5 million and processing more than 6,000 transactions annually.
You manage a diverse and complex caseload involving estate, trust, legal, and financial matters. It requires frequent interaction with clients, legal representatives, financial institutions, and federal, provincial, and territorial government organizations across Canada. You interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures related to estate and trust administration, ensuring services are delivered accurately, consistently, and within required timelines. Errors or delays can have significant financial, legal, and reputational impacts on both the Office of the Public Trustee and its clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer estates of deceased persons.
- Administer trusts for minor children.
- Administer trusts for mentally incapable persons.
- Oversees financial transactions and records for the Public Trustee Common Fund
- Supervise the Senior Finance Clerk.
- Interacts with clients, government staff and the general public
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of estate, trust, and financial legislation and regulations, including:
- Public Trustee Act
- Intestate Succession Act
- Wills Act
- Probate Rules
- Indian Act
- Income Tax Act
- Land Titles Act
- Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
- Other relevant legislation
- Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures and apply them to complex estate and trust matters.
- Ability to deal with the public on matters which are highly personal and sensitive.
- Strong financial management and trust accounting skills.
- Knowledge of income tax requirements related to estates and trusts.
- Knowledge of personal and real property administration procedures.
Key Qualifications
Completion of High School and Postsecondary education in bookkeeping and accounting or relevant secretarial and office administration courses and three years direct experience;
OR
A minimum of five (5) years direct experience in a trust accounting environment;
OR
A minimum of five (5) years in an office with legal and financial responsibilities; which includes a minimum of two (2) years experience in the administration of estates.
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
$4337 - $6413 per month
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