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AS-02 Executive Assistant

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency · Yellowknife · AS02 · Open to the public

Open March 10 to March 19, 2026

Applications
97
in 9 days
Screened in
94%
91 of 97
Employment equity groups
84%
81 people
Canadian citizens
49%
48 people

Who applied

Share of all 97 applications. People can be in more than one group.

Employment equity

Women 46 · 47%
Visible minorities 56 · 58%
Indigenous peoples Unknown
Persons with disabilities 13 · 13%

Language

English 54 · 56%
French 43 · 44%

Status

Citizens 48 · 49%
Not citizensIncludes permanent residents 49 · 51%

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AS-02 Executive Assistant

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Closing date: March 19, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
NED26J-185650-000007
Selection process number
26-NED-EA-NT-POL-668747
Location
Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
Employment tenure
The intent of this process is to fill one term position (2.5 years) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with a government language profile of Bilingual imperative, or English or French essential.
Salary
$68,849 to $74,180 - Plus applicable Isolated Post Environmental and Northern Allowances and vacation travel assistance: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v324/en
Level
AS-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

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About the position

Work environment
Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) works with Northerners and Indigenous peoples, communities, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and other orders of government to help build diversified and dynamic economies that foster long-term sustainability and economic prosperity across the territories – Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
CanNor is headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut with regional offices in Whitehorse, Yukon and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. There is also a liaison office in Ottawa, Ontario.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill one term position (2.5 years) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with a government language profile of bilingual imperative or English or French essential.
An anticipatory pool of qualified candidates may also be established to staff potential future vacancies in the Yellowknife office and may be used to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of CanNor’s northern offices.
Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Various - Reliability or Secret Security clearance depending on the position being staffed.

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The incumbent and dependents* must obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
*Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and child(ren).

Operational Requirements

Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to, on occasion, travel for work and/or training.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
A secondary school (or ‘high school’) diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position being staffed.

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Experience:
E1 Experience providing administrative support to a manager or executive such as: managing an agenda or calendar, monitoring email, coordinating correspondence and organizing meetings and travels.
E2 Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Competencies:
C1. Client service orientation
C2. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C5. Attention to detail
C6. Reliability
C7. Judgment
Ability:
A1. Ability to plan and prioritize work.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
English or French - Various English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset experience:
AE1 Experience assisting senior management in the provision of a variety of administrative services related to human resources or finance.
AE2 : Experience working in the North preferably in Nunavut, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Inuit Nunangat.
AE3: Experience as an administrative assistant working in an executive office
At the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds drives innovation and improves results for the communities we serve We strive to build a culture where all employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Additionally, we are dedicated to making our workplace accessible for people of all abilities and we are continuously working to create a more inclusive environment for all. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Mauri Brown, Human resources advisor
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