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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.
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Shape the future of geoscience in Canada's North
ITI is seeking two exceptional geoscience leaders to join the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS) in Yellowknife:
Manager, Mineral Deposits
Manager, Mapping and Collections
Reporting to the Director of the NTGS, these senior leadership roles offer a rare opportunity to help advance geoscience knowledge across one of the world's most geologically fascinating and resource-rich regions. Each Manager leads a team of professional geoscientists and enjoys significant autonomy in shaping scientific programs, designing innovative projects, directing field operations, and stewarding critical geoscience data.
These positions combine scientific excellence with leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of exciting field programs conducted across the Northwest Territories.
Manager, Mineral Deposits
Lead cutting-edge research and data synthesis programs focused on mineral deposits, industrial minerals, and the geological framework beneath the NWT. Your work will help drive mineral exploration, inform critical mineral strategies, support community planning, and contribute to responsible resource development across the territory.
Manager, Mapping and Collections
Lead foundational geological mapping, data acquisition, and geological collections programs that support mineral, energy, and water resource development. Your team's work will also contribute to land-use planning, natural hazard assessment, climate change research, and the stewardship of the territory's extensive drill-core collections.
What You'll Do
As a member of the NTGS leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to:
Shape the future of geoscience in Canada's North
ITI is seeking two exceptional geoscience leaders to join the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS) in Yellowknife:
Manager, Mineral Deposits
Manager, Mapping and Collections
Reporting to the Director of the NTGS, these senior leadership roles offer a rare opportunity to help advance geoscience knowledge across one of the world's most geologically fascinating and resource-rich regions. Each Manager leads a team of professional geoscientists and enjoys significant autonomy in shaping scientific programs, designing innovative projects, directing field operations, and stewarding critical geoscience data.
These positions combine scientific excellence with leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of exciting field programs conducted across the Northwest Territories.
Manager, Mineral Deposits
Lead cutting-edge research and data synthesis programs focused on mineral deposits, industrial minerals, and the geological framework beneath the NWT. Your work will help drive mineral exploration, inform critical mineral strategies, support community planning, and contribute to responsible resource development across the territory.
Manager, Mapping and Collections
Lead foundational geological mapping, data acquisition, and geological collections programs that support mineral, energy, and water resource development. Your team's work will also contribute to land-use planning, natural hazard assessment, climate change research, and the stewardship of the territory's extensive drill-core collections.
What You'll Do
As a member of the NTGS leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to:
Lead innovative geoscience programs, research projects, budgets, partnerships, and remote field operations.
Inspire, mentor, and develop a talented team of professional geoscientists.
Oversee the production and release of high-quality maps, datasets, reports, and scientific publications.
Provide strategic geoscience expertise to government, regulators, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, industry, and research partners.
Support mineral resource legislation, regulatory processes, land-use planning initiatives, and responsible resource development.
Represent the NTGS at scientific conferences, regulatory forums, and intergovernmental tables.
Help shape the future understanding and sustainable development of the Northwest Territories' geological resources.
Why NTGS?
At the NTGS, you'll have the opportunity to tackle meaningful scientific challenges, lead impactful programs, and contribute to some of the most important geological research and resource stewardship initiatives in northern Canada. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals while enjoying the unparalleled landscapes, adventure, and lifestyle that make the Northwest Territories a truly remarkable place to live and work.
If you're ready to lead, explore, and make a lasting impact on the future of geoscience in the North, we'd love to hear from you.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Master of Science degree with a specialization in bedrock geology or a related field, and five years of work experience in industry, academia or a government agency in a related capacity, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
The incumbent must be eligible for professional registration in the NWT and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
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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
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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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 # 28174
Closing Date: Sept 29, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $68.30 per hour to $81.59 per hour (approximately $133,185 - $159,101.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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$133,185 - $159,101
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