Legislative Advisor

Competition Number
23/43 NTNU
Here are a few ways you will make a difference:
  • Coordinate the review of existing legislation and regulations
  • Coordinate the legislative and regulatory development process
  • Conduct research in the area of legislative and regulatory development
  • In coordination with General Counsel, provide legal services to the WSCC, which may include the Governance Council, the President and Senior Management staff in the NT and NU; and 
  • Support departmental policy and planning initiatives.
What you bring to the role:
  • A Law Degree
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience working with law and legislation
  • Knowledge of legal and legislative principles
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including effective oral presentation skills
  • Research and analytical skills, including knowledge of legal research and analysis techniques; and
  • The ability to commit to actively uphold and consistently practice personal diversity, including and cultural awareness. 
What We Offer:
  • A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 (YK) or $23, 187 (IQ)
  • Relocation assistance provided to Yellowknife, NT or Iqaluit, NU
  • A generous benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan
  • Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth
  • A workplace culture and leave entitlements that promote and support a healthy work-life balance
  • A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your lived experience
  • Being part of a team that positively impacts the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions
Closing Date:

A satisfactory criminal records check is required for this position.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please forward your resume quoting competition number to: careers@wscc.nt.ca

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence and stewardship in the workplace.