Senior Project Officer

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Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies.  INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at

http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Design & Technical Services, Air & Transportation, the Senior Project Officer will be a member of various project management teams assembled to meet the needs of specific programs. The incumbent is a key member of a project management team for the delivery of Capital and O&M projects generally with a total value of up to $700 million. The incumbent will be required to oversee contractors and project staff.

You will work with the client departments, community officials, council members, contractors, professional engineers, technicians and the general public. You may be called upon to represent the government in court cases involving projects within an employee's area of responsibility. These projects are managed in accordance with Geometric design standards, RTAC (Roads and Transportation Association of Canada) Pavement Management guide, Canadian Road & Street Design guide, Highway Engineering design standards and all standard government financial regulations.

You must also be familiar with all federal and territorial regulations concerning the safe and effective delivery of engineering projects in the NWT (Northwest Territories) to include WSCC (Workers, Safety and Compensation Commission), quarry safety and the TAC (Transport Accident Commission) guidelines for safety at work zones.

Knowledge of northern soil conditions, environment, project planning issues in dealing with the North and northern construction practices.

Negotiation skills to deal with contractors.

Knowledge of MS Operating systems, MS Office, and Computer Aided Design programs.

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically attained by.

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline, with five (5) years of experience in the design, construction and management of projects.

Additional Requirements.

A Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence. Registration with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) within 90 days of hire is required, with flexibility for international registrants.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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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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.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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 # 28153

Closing Date: August 26, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259- $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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