Overview
Assistant Negotiator Jobs in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories at Government of the Northwest Territories
Job Summary
Department:Executive and Indigenous Affairs
Job ID:24824
Salary:$95,784 – $114,426
Employment Type:Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date:Mar 13, 2024
Department Information
The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs works to provide overall management and direction to the Executive branch of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Department is responsible for: coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives and actions in support of cross-government goals The Department is responsible for ensuring mutually respectful intergovernmental relations between the territorial government and Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and national and international governments are maintained; along with negotiating and implementing land, resources And self-government agreements that address Aboriginal rights in the Northwest Territories.
Job Information
As the Assistant Negotiator, you will provide assistance and support to the GNWT’s lead negotiator at negotiations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to carry out the legal duty to consult with other potentially affected Aboriginal parties regarding Framework Agreements, draft Agreements in Principle, approved Agreements in Principle, contemplated interim land withdrawals, finalized interim land withdrawals, proposals identifying potential settlement lands, and draft Final Agreements.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A bachelor degree in social sciences and exposure to Aboriginal rights negotiations or conflict resolution skills.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
******@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
Title: Assistant Negotiator
Company: Government of the Northwest Territories
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
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