Human Resources Manual - Introduction

The Human Resource Manual (HRM) contains comprehensive information on human resource management within the Territorial public service. Guidelines and procedures contained within the HRM apply to all employees in the public service of the Government of the Northwest Territories, its Departments, Boards, Councils, Corporations, Authorities and Agencies except where specifically stated in the application section. Except where expressly stated, the NWT Power Corporation only uses this manual for guidance in those areas where it has not established its own policies and procedures.

The authority for the program policies, guidelines and procedures described in this manual originate from the

• Public Service Act,
• Public Service Regulations,
• Staffing Appeals Regulations,
• Public Service Holidays Order,
• Union of Northern Workers' Collective Agreement,
• Northwest Territories Teachers' Association Collective Agreement,
• Excluded Employees' Handbook,
• Senior Managers' Handbook,
• Other legislation as appropriate, and
• Executive council policies.

These authorities prevail if there is any discrepancy between them and the information in this manual.

The information in this manual is subject to change from time to time. Every effort will be made to keep the manual current.

If you have any specific questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources.