Inspections and Collections Officer

**Department Information** -------------------------- The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage. **Job Information** ------------------- Do you have the knack for numbers and problem solving? Come put your skills to work! As the Employment Standards Inspections\Collections Officer you will navigate legislation, dive into payroll records, investigate workplace issues, and manage collections; while supporting employees and employers navigate workplace obligations fairly in the NWT. Bring your calculator, curiosity and attention to detail, we have the challenges waiting. The Inspection and Collections Officer perform 3 - 4 payroll inspections per week and manages approximately 200 collection files including opening an estimated 50 - 100 new files each year. The work has a direct impact on employers and employees in the Northwest Territories. Through the inspection of payroll records, Key Responsibilities Performs inspections and audits payroll records to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act. Provides technical information and advice to employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act in order to improve compliance. Administers Employment Standards collection action to obtain and make payments owed to individuals in accordance with the Employment Standards Act. Administers accurate financial information management and record keeping systems. Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire an understanding of the rules of evidence and some knowledge of Small Claims, Territorial and Supreme Court Rules and procedures with respect to the filing of orders, Writs of Execution, Garnishee Summons, Affidavits, Orderly Payment of Debt, etc. Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Creditors Relief Act, and the Territorial Court Act. Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles, and computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of northern community life and cross-cultural issues. Able to work in a computerized work environment with relevant skills such as operating systems, word processing, worksheets, scheduler, internet and email. Key Qualifications would be attained by A business, commerce, accounting, or related diploma, and one (1) year of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and one (1) year of collections or accounts receivable experience. A business, accounting, or related certificate, and two (2) years of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and two (2) years of collections or accounts receivable experience. **GNWT Inquiries** -----------------