Project Officer

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Iqaluit is seeking a skilled Project Officer to support planning, coordination, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. You will oversee capital and operations projects, permitting, and contractor management, reporting to the Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects.

Qualifications include a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline, at least five years of project experience, and strong knowledge of engineering practices in northern environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of engineering/construction project experience.
• Experience in northern or remote environments preferred.
• Strong management, budgeting, and regulatory skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate municipal capital and operations projects to meet safety, schedule, and budget.
• Manage procurement, bidding, contracts, and project agreements.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor performance.
• Prepare regulatory reports and Water Licence documentation.
• Support planning activities and capital improvement initiatives.
• Administer permits and rights-of-way affecting infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Budgeting

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Northern/remote experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Officer

Opportunity Overview

The City of Iqaluit is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Officer to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of critical municipal infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects, this role oversees capital and operations projects, regulatory compliance activities, infrastructure permitting, and contractor management. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure while working closely with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and municipal staff.

Compensation Snapshot

• Hourly Rate: $51.71 per hour
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Settlement Allowance: $20907.44 per year
• Status: Full-time, permanent position
• Union Status: Union

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee municipal capital and operations projects to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to approved specifications.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities, review bids, support contract negotiations, and administer project agreements.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor contractor performance, review progress claims, and support project close-out activities.
• Administer utility connection permits, road cut permits, and rights-of-way activities affecting municipal infrastructure.
• Prepare project reports, regulatory documentation, consultant evaluations, and Water Licence reporting requirements.
• Support engineering planning activities, business case development, and capital improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing engineering, construction, infrastructure, or municipal projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and construction practices, preferably in northern or remote environments.
• Strong project management, contract administration, budgeting, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using AutoCAD. Experience with permitting, utility infrastructure, and municipal operations is considered an asset.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, manage multiple priorities, build collaborative relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.