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.

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.

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.