HR Policies and Programs

Policies governing the GNWT public service are approved and issued by a number of authorities as listed below:

Executive Council

Policies approved by and issued on the authority of the Executive Council:

• Indigenous Employment Policy

Financial Management Board

Policies approved by and issued on the authority of the Financial Management Board:

• Health, Safety and Wellness Policy
• GNWT Public Service Code of Conduct (updated October 2022)
  
   
• Duty to Accommodate Injury and Disability Policy (2017)
  • Duty to Accommodate Guidelines
• Harassment Free and Respectful Workplace Policy (2017)
  • A Guide to Applying the Harassment Free and Respectful Workplace Policy
  • Harassment Free and Respectful Workplace Policy - Complaint Form
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
  
   
• Learning and Development Policy (2017)
  • Mandatory Training List
• Criminal Records Check Policy (2026)
  • A Guide to Applying the Criminal Records Check Policy (2026)
• Bilingual Designation Policy
  • Bilingual Designation and Bonus Guidelines
• Labour Market Supplement Policy
  • Labour Market Supplement Policy Backgrounder
  • FAQ on Labour Market Supplement for eligible NTHSSA employees
• Staff Retention Policy (2023)
  • Staff Retention Policy Guidelines