The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is committed to ensuring all services are available to all residents of the Northwest Territories. However, specific market conditions are not addressed while using the GNWT’s Hay Method of Job Evaluation, therefore it is difficult to remain competitive for specific positions. Where it can be established there is a clear business/organizational need, supported by objective market data, the GNWT may consider applying a labour market supplement to the established compensation package for the position(s).

Labour market supplements are a tool to be used in exceptional circumstances to adjust compensation packages to be more competitive in a wider public and private sector labour market.

This policy provides guidelines for the administration of the Large Emitter Greenhouse Gas (GHG) -Reducing Investment Grant Program for prescribed large emitters pursuant to the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Regulations.

To support low income workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the GNWT has implemented the Wage Top-up program that provides temporary financial assistance to Northwest Territories (NWT) workers aged 15 or over and earning less than $18 per hour. This financial relief is a taxable benefit for the recipient. The program is delivered to eligible employees through a partnership with businesses.

Originally intended for April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020 the program was extended three times with the current expiry date of August 31, 2021.

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.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has a duty to accommodate employees in instances in which, due to the consequence of a disease, injury or condition, an employee’s ability to do their job has been impaired. The GNWT is committed to working with employees in identifying and providing safe, timely and reasonable accommodation measures.