L’objectif principal du Comité consultatif des employés autochtones (CCEA) est d’accroître la représentation des Autochtones à tous les échelons de la fonction publique, et de créer un milieu de travail qui soutient et favorise l’emploi des Autochtones au sein du GTNO.

This guide presents information on applying the Criminal Record Check Policy and the guidelines for collecting and disclosing criminal records information. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) requires that criminal record checks including, if applicable vulnerable sector checks be undertaken for key positions to uphold the safety and security of clients, employees and assets.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) conducts criminal record checks including, if applicable, vulnerable sector checks as part of the staffing process to:

• Protect the public interest in the delivery of GNWT programs and services;
• Ensure the safety of clients and employees;
• Safeguard public funds, property and assets; and
• Ensure and maintain public confidence and trust in the public service.

The Government of the Northwest Territories values lifelong learning for its employees, supports a competent and well trained public service, and strives to provide employees with access to learning and development opportunities that support their ability to effectively and efficiently deliver department and agency ("department") mandates to serve the residents of the Northwest Territories.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is committed to the health, safety and wellness of its employees and to providing a healthy and safe work environment that minimizes the risk of workplace injuries, accidents and illnesses. The GNWT works to ensure that effective practices are in place to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its employees, guests, and any person granted access to a GNWT workplace.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the diversity of the Northwest Territories’ public service and is committed to providing a work environment where every employee is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Harassment can affect employee well-being and impact the workplace and the GNWT’s reputation. The Northwest Territories’ Human Rights Act provides every person in the workplace the right to freedom from harassment that is related to their race, colour, ancestry, nationality, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, family affiliation, political belief, political association, social condition or pardoned criminal conviction.