Environment Fund Officer - Yellowknife, Canada - Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories

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Yellowknife, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Department Information:

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is to promote and support the sustainable use and development of natural resources, and to protect, conserve, and enhance the NWT environment for the social and economic benefit of all NWT residents.

Job Information:

The Environmental Fund Officer reports to the Recycling Program Coordinator and is based in Yellowknife.

The position works with a team of program operations and program development staff within the Waste Reduction and Management Section.

The key responsibility is to carry out all aspects of financial administration related to the Environment Fund.

The incumbent reviews and verifies all accounts payable and receivable documents in the Fund and ensures that they are accurate and complies with applicable acts, regulations and policies.

The Environment Fund Officer supports the Recycling Program Coordinators in the development and performance of compliance reviews as needed on a monthly and /or annual basis depending on the vendor.

The position is also responsible for preparing accurate and timely reports related to existing waste diversion programs and initiatives to track program performance.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
successful completion of a two-year diploma in accounting, finance, business administration, or similar program and a minimum of three years of experience working in a computerized accounting environment.

Working knowledge of the GNWT System for Accountability and Management (SAM) would be an asset.

GNWT Inquiries:

Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax