Working for the GNWT

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Indigenous recruitment and retention

Indigenous Career Gateway Program

Supports Indigenous candidates for entry-level and trainee opportunities.

Indigenous Development and Training Program

Supports the professional development of Indigenous employees by providing the necessary skills training and/or work experience for career advancement.

Indigenous Employee Advisory Committee

Provides strategic advice to the GNWT on strategies and approaches to attracting, recruiting, advancing and retaining Indigenous employees.

Indigenous Employment Policy

The Indigenous Employment Policy offers priority hiring to Indigenous people.

Indigenous recruitment and retention framework (PDF)

Designed to help the GNWT improve Indigenous representation among its public servants with the ultimate goal of a public service that is representative of the population it serves.

Living Well Together

The GNWT Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training helps GNWT employees further develop cultural competencies and play a more active role in reconciliation.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion Framework (PDF)

This resource will help support departments as they review current programs, policies, and resources with a lens to help identify and address systemic barriers

GNWT Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion

Promote, support and increase the diversity within the GNWT workforce.

Training (Employee login required)

Living Well Together, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Awareness Module, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inclusive Workplace Awareness Training, and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Training.

Recruitment and retention

Summer students

Full summer employment with a typical employment period from April 15 to August 30.

Internships

Internships are entry level positions with plenty of opportunity to learn as you go. Paid internships last up to two years.

Current job opportunities

Visit the GNWT Careers page for current opening and opportunities.

Casual and seasonal employment

The GNWT has ongoing short term job opportunities in a variety of fields.

Regional Recruitment Program

A recruitment and on-the-job training program that links vacant regional positions to potential candidates.

Staffing appeals

Find out how to appeal a staffing decision if you feel any error occurred in the hiring process.

Employee policies, training and resources

HR policies and programs

Learn more about the policies that govern the NWT Public Service

Employee engagement and satisfaction survey

The EESS provides opportunities to gain insight into the involvement and enthusiasm of GNWT employees in their work and workplace.

Cyber Security Awareness

We all need to make online safety a priority. There are many simple steps that you can take to protect yourself and your family online.

Information Management and Technology Policy Manual

Improved accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility with respect to the management of information and technology resources.
Updated: Aug 06, 2026