Project Manager

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Health and Social Services, in Yellowknife, is seeking a Project Manager to lead large, complex information system projects, coordinating resources within approved cost, time, scope and quality constraints.

You will apply your project management expertise to select appropriate predictive or adaptive approaches, ensuring effective execution and alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics or related field with 4+ years of progressive project management experience delivering information system or technology-enabled projects.
• Experience with Health or Social Services Information Systems and Projects is an asset.
• Professional certification in project management is desirable, e.g., PMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex information system projects within cost, time, scope and quality parameters.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate resources across vendors and stakeholders.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies (predictive or adaptive) based on project context.

Skills

Project management

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Health Informatics

Tools

Project portfolio management software

Job description

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

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Project Management Services, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of large, often complex projects, typically (but not exclusively) involving the development and implementation of information systems and solutions to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, scope and quality.

The position requires a project management professional, ensuring the effective execution of information system development and/or procurement and implementation projects to meet identified business needs. It achieves outcomes through adoption and adaption of the organization's project management methodologies based on the context of the project, and selects appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics or related field, with 4 or more years of directly relevant and progressive experience in a project management role delivering information system or technology enabled projects, and including experience with project management and project portfolio management software and tools.
• Experience with Health or Social Services Information Systems and Projects is considered an asset.
• Professional certification in project management is desirable, as is certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent is expected to stay abreast of technological advancements and newer solutions as they may apply to this position through professional development and regular reading.

GNWT Inquiries

• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
• BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
• Tel [phone] Extension 14106
• Fax [phone]
• [e-mail]

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

Indigenous Employment Policy

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

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 # 28315

Closing Date: October 1, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

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.