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Public Service. Public Focus.

"The GNWT staff and stakeholders have helped shape how the NWT public service can reach its desired future"

The 20/20: A Brilliant North NWT Public Service Strategic Plan would not have been successfully completed without the extraordinary efforts, professional attitute and concentrated energy of the many stakeholders who contributed to the development of this plan!

Have a Human Resources related Question? Contact the Human Resources Helpdesk!
By Phone: Yellowknife - 920-3409; Toll Free - 1-866-475-8162
By Email: HRHelpdesk@gov.nt.ca
Helpdesk Hours: Tues-Fri 8:30 - 17:00; Mon/Wed 8:45 - 17:00

Welcome to the Department of Human Resources website.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to creating a northern public service that is representative of the people it serves and to maximize the opportunities for northerners to be a part of the public service at all levels. The GNWT provides excellent service to the people of the Northwest Territories and supports the development of its employees.

We have exciting careers in a wide variety of fields in interesting and unique communities across the Northwest Territories.

On this site you will find valuable information about human resource services provided to the GNWT.

Human Resources Divisions:

Management and Recruitment Services: Responsible for “front-line” human resource services, client services and client service centres. This Division provides recruitment, labour relations support, employee development and related support for Departmental managers.
Corporate Human Resource Services: Responsible for labour relations, job evaluation, benefits analysis and the organizational development of HR management and Programs. This Division is also responsible for staff training and development/programs.
Human Resource Strategy and Policy: Responsible for human resource policies and programs, quality assurance, financial planning and records management. This Division is also responsible for research and reporting, systems, investigations and communications.
Employee Services: Responsible for providing pay and benefits, data management and the Human Resources Helpdesk.