Facility Planner (2-Year Term)

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Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Facility Planner (Planner) is responsible for the research, planning, implementation, management, monitoring and closing phases of infrastructure projects throughout the Northwest Territories and the Health and Social Services System.  The Planner is required to research, synthesize and operationalize health infrastructure policy to determine the programmatic elements appropriate for each facility, and which technical engineering specifications are required.

This position assists the production of the Infrastructure Acquisition Plan and Capital Main Estimates Binder, as well as the completion and submission of the monthly capital variance reports.  The Planner is responsible for planning and implementing health projects through the Department¿s Infrastructure Acquisition Plan.  The Planner is responsible for health project design and project delivery decisions, and is required to monitor multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders in multiple communities at any one time in order to meet needs and satisfy requests as much as possible within budget constraints, requiring negotiations amongst stakeholder groups.

This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.  The incumbent would be required to live and work in Yellowknife, NT.  A hybrid/remote work plan is not a possibility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide project planning services to the Department in accordance with operational requirements, program needs, legislated building codes and standards and Government of the Northwest Territories policies.

Support the Senior Facility Planners with directing the management of project planning and design phases in accordance with operational plans, program requirements, legislated building codes and standards, and GNWT policies.

Infrastructure planning project management.

Clinical commissioning of building systems on health infrastructure projects.

Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team (Physicians, Medical Staff, Nurses, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers and Planners) in the development of capital standards and criteria for Health and Social Services health technology to ensure that there is appropriate, affordable and equitable infrastructure across the NWT Health and Social Services system.

Provide budget and financial management support to the Director, Infrastructure Planning and other Managers within the Infrastructure Planning Division.

Key Qualifications

A degree in Engineering or Architecture and three (3) years of relevant facility planning experience.

Relevant experience may include

Planning and coordinating capital infrastructure projects, conducting facility needs assessments, feasibility studies, and functional programming.

Developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Reviewing architectural and engineering designs; coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, and technical teams.

Supporting facility development, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, preferably in healthcare or public-sector environments.

Equivalencies may include a diploma in Engineering , Architecture or a related field, combined with five (5) years of relevant facility planning experience.

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Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 2-Year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28593

Closing Date: November 26, 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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