33 Strong

Northwest Territories’ Public Service Capacity for Local Community Governments Initiative - 33 STRONG

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), in partnership with the Department of Human Resources (DHR), the NWT Association of Communities (NWTAC), and the Local Government Administrators of the NWT (LGANT) have designed a series of programs to enhance public service capacity for local governments. Together, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the 33 community governments of the NWT have committed to building public service capacity in the NWT through this initiative.

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Community governments of the Northwest Territories play an important part in shaping our northern communities - you can be an integral part of this growth. They offer exciting challenges, reliable employment, unlimited possibilities and continued training and development.

Take chare of your life and make it what you want it to be. Choose a career in local governments in the Northwest Territories.

Consider what local governments can offer in the NWT:

Competitive pay
Health and benefit plans
Job security
Career growth
Incredible variety of work
Ongoing professional development
And more!

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News

NWTAC Leadership Changes Announced During a Successful 46th AGM on May 11-13

During a successful meeting in Norman Wells with over 100 participants and a packed agenda, the NWTAC announced changes to its leadership.

May 6 - 12 is National Emergency Preparedness Week

In the weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week, NWT residents should work to ensure they are prepared for emergencies. In the NWT, this time of year preparedness is particularly important. With the spring melt and many people heading out on the land as weather improves there are increased risks relating to floods and being stranded in remote areas.