Health Technology Planner

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Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) 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

Located in Yellowknife, the Health Technology Planner reports to the Manager, Health Technology Planning and is responsible for final Health Technology project design and project delivery decisions. The position is required to monitor multiple projects with various clientele in multiple communities at any one time, as well as simultaneously consulting on several major infrastructure planning projects. In working with a variety of clients and vendors the incumbent uses negotiation skills to meet needs and satisfy requests within budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Health technology project management.

Research, develop and manage health technology procurement initiatives.

Lead the clinical commissioning of equipment and systems on health technology projects.

Perform a consultant/monitoring role with respect to health technology on large infrastructure projects to ensure compliance and acceptability of health technology use within health and social services centers (HSSC).

Manage relationships with health technology vendors in order to keep up to date with industry trends, maximize technology investments, and understand operational requirements.

Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team 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 HSS system.

Maintain inventory of technical and functional statuses of health technology in the NWT HSS system.

Key Qualifications

A degree in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and three (3) years of relevant health technology planning experience.

Equivalencies can include

A master's degree in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and one (1) year of relevant health technology planning experience.

A diploma in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and five (5) years of relevant health technology planning experience.

Relevant health technology planning experience may include:

experience in health technology assessments and evaluations.

experience in implementation of new medical equipment in a health care setting.

experience with procurement of health technology in Canada.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

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 # 28527

Closing Date: November 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain 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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