School of Community Government Programs & Services

The School of Community Government (SCG) provides occupational specific training opportunities to community governments, their staff and organizations that support community governments. The SCG is an integrated approach to community government training that involves partnerships with various GNWT and federal departments, Aboriginal organizations, professional associations, community governments, educational institutions and the private sector. Training is based on the specific needs of community government employees and the positions available. The areas of specific training offered include:

  • Governance, Management and Finance, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Protection, Land Administration, Public Safety, Recreation Facility Operations, Recreation Leadership, Water and Waste Services, Airports and Infrastructure Maintenance. The School also oversees the Community Government Occupational Certification Program.
  • Go to www.maca.gov.nt.ca  for more information.

Occupational Certification Requirements

Click any highlighted occupation to view the DACUM/Occupational Analysis (core competencies) of the position and the certification requirements.

Senior Management
Senior Administrative Officer 1.16 MB 80 KB
First Nation Administrator/Band Manager 1.17 MB 80 KB
Housing Manager 1.16 MB 77 KB
Middle Management
Community Works Foreman 226 KB 80 KB
Assistant Housing Manager 1.15 MB 80 KB
Tenant Relations Officer 1.14 MB 79 KB
Sport and Recreation
Recreation Coordinator 284 KB 75 KB
Recreation Facility Operator 241 KB 79 KB
Finance and Economics
Finance Officers 1.15 MB 79 KB

Certification Process

Candidates can pursue certification through one or more options:

  • On the job and in your home community
  • School courses where certification tests will be offered
  • Annual Review and Testing Sessions

The process includes a number of steps that need to be completed.

  • Work Experience – a candidate must have completed the required work experience before completing the certification process.  The work experience is usually two years depending on the occupation.
  • Skills Assessment Checklist – completed by the candidate and reviewed by the direct supervisor to verify competence in the skills outlined in the Occupational Analysis. The Checklist  may identify areas that require additional training prior to the candidate challenging the certification.
  • Multiple Choice Exam – 100 multiple choice questions based on information contained in the Occupational Analysis.  
  • Practical Evaluations – practical exercises designed to reflect actual workplace practices.
  • Assessment of Professionalism – completed by a supervisor and is a declaration that the candidate has met the professional competencies required for the occupation.

How do I Register?

To register, please request a Registration Package from the School of Community Government and submit the Application Form and Verification of On-The-Job Experience Hours.

Application to Register as a Candidate in a Certification Process Form
Verification of On-The-Job Work Experience Hours Form

Where can I obtain Training to assist with the Certification process?

Training is not an essential component of certification. However, training opportunities are provided through the School of Community Government, to assist employees in meeting the occupational competencies for their community staff position.