Government of the Northwest Territories Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

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Work wellbeing score is Below average, 67 out of 100

Happiness

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Average

Purpose

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Average

Satisfaction

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Below average

Stress-free

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Below average

About the company

Company size
1,001 to 5,000
Revenue
$1,3bn to $6,4bn (CAD)
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Yellowknife
Link
Government of the Northwest Territories website

The Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories has 19 members and functions in much the same way as a provincial legislature, except that there are no political parties. Operating under a consensus system, six Ministers and a Premier are elected by the members of the Assembly to form the Executive Council, also called the Cabinet. There is a Commissioner who fulfills a role similar to that of a Lieutenant Governor in the provinces.

The NWT is in the federal electoral riding of Western Ar...

The NWT is in the federal electoral riding of Western Arctic and has one Member of Parliament and one Senator.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Northwest Territories

on 26 July 2023

Great experience by working with first nations and learning their history

What is the best part of working at the company?The experience I have gained working with first nation by learning there history and part take in the activities were a learning process for awareness. Which lead me more to understand the importance of embracing other beliefs.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The accessibility of goods and services.What is the wo...

Correctional Officer in Yellowknife, NT

on 28 July 2023

Good pay but toxic environment

Keep your head down and do your work. Do not get involved with office politics. Money is good. Staff is 50% good 50% bad. Can be incredibly disorganized at times.

Manager of Operations in Yellowknife, NT

on 29 June 2023

Has its moments

Depends largely on who is in senior management.There is a lot of confusion as policies change.There is a lot of lattitude in setting guidelines between units which makes it hard for consistancy

Senior Administrative Coordinator in Yellowknife, NT

on 29 May 2023

Challenging, great experience!

If you like a challenge and to be kept busy, then this is the position for you! I enjoyed my time in the GNWT as both Administrative Assistant and Senior Administrative Coordinator.

help desk Specialist in Yellowknife, NT

on 6 December 2022

lots of work to do

There is always lots of work available to do with a varying amount of persons able to do that work. If you happen to be one of those persons who comes to work on time and ready to work the day is your oyster as you will be able to do all of your work plus the work of those that do not show up.

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