Information for Applicants
Section Listing
Types of Competitions |
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Job advertisements provide information on the type of GNWT competition. Interested applicants are urged to read the advertisement carefully.
Limited - Open to GNWT indeterminate/Term Employees Only
These jobs are only open to people who are indeterminate or term employees of the GNWT at any point during the competition posting period.
Limited to a Specific Geographical Area or Community
These jobs are only open to residents of a specific geographical area of community in the NWT.
Types of Employment |
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Job advertisements provide information on the types of employment with the GNWT. Interested applicants are urged to read the advertisement carefully.
Indeterminate
An indeterminate position has no end date of employment.
Indeterminate Relief Workers
An Indeterminate Relief Worker position is where there are no established hours on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and the incumbent may be required to report to work on an as-and-when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
When you accept an Indeterminate Relief Worker position, you are making a commitment to be reasonably available at the last minute to cover shifts on evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and during peak vacation times for regular employees such as summer, Christmas and spring break.
Term
Term positions are positions that are filled through the competition process for a specified length of time after which the person is no longer a GNWT employee.
Seasonal
Seasonal positions are indeterminate positions where the employee only works part of the year.
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Eligibility List
"An eligibility list may be established for similar positions" means your application will be kept on file for a reasonable period of time, usually six months, and will be considered for similar positions.
Anticipatory Staffing
Anticipatory Staffing is where vacancies are anticipated in the future, usually in the next year, and the recruitment process is initiated in advance to streamline the competition process when a vacancy occurs.
How to Apply |
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We encourage you to apply on competitions that you are interested in, eligible for, and for which you feel qualified.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
Staffing for all GNWT competitions is carried out in accordance with the Affirmative Action Policy. For more information please see section 101 - Staffing and the Affirmative Action Policy in the Human Resource Manual.
For a summary of groups eligible for priority status, please see Designated Groups.
We accept applications by e-mail, fax, mail, or in person. Send your application directly to the contact specified in the job advertisement by the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
If you have specific questions, use the contact information found on the job advertisement. To learn more about the department, board, or agency, visit their home page.
When you apply, please make sure to:
- Put the position title and the competition number on your application.
- Submit a separate resume and covering letter for each competition.
- Clearly identify your priority status per the Affirmative Action Policy (one of Indigenous Aboriginal, Non-Indigenous Aboriginal, Disabled, and Resident Woman if applying on senior management or non-traditional job).
- Read the job advertisement and position description to make sure that the position is what you want and that your skills and abilities match those required.
- Provide a cover letter that clearly explains how you meet the competitions required skills and abilities.
- Provide an up-to-date resume that contains all of your relevant education, experience and accomplishments.
- Clearly indicate the start and end dates (day/month/year) of your work experience.
- Highlight in your resume why you are suited to that position.
- Keep a record of the competition number as well as the contact information in case you have an inquiry later on.
- Provide the complete address and telephone numbers where you may be reached.
After you Apply |
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If you have specific questions about the competition you applied on, please use the contact information found at the bottom of each advertisement.
Screening Applicants
After the closing date, resumes are screened. The most qualified candidates are invited for an interview.
The Selection Panel
The interviews are usually handled by a selection panel of two to three members, which includes:
- The supervisor of the position
- Human resource professionals
- A technical expert
Selection of the Successful Candidate
During the interview, candidates are assessed on education, experience, knowledge, skills/abilities and personal suitability. Other suitability considerations include reference check, and criminal record checks. After all factors are taken into consideration, the most suitable candidate is selected.
Staffing Appeal Process
If you feel that a procedural error during the competition process negatively affected how you were considered as an applicant,you are elegible to appeal the decision if you are:a) an employee of the GNWT at the time you applied for the position; or
b) an Affirmative Action candidate.For more information on how to appeal an appointment, see the Staffing Appeal Process brochure.
