Seasoned Project Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority in Yellowknife is seeking a Seasoned Project Officer to manage large infrastructure projects ranging from $35 to $100 million. You will play a key role in meeting client needs and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture, with substantial experience in project management. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant government projects in a cross-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience and 1 year in project management for engineering or architecture degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience and 3 years in project management for diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assemble preliminary engineering and community data for project planning.
• Manage project design and tendering stages.
• Contribute to GNWT Project Management Tools and Systems.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Planning and scheduling skills

Negotiating skills

Physical abilities for fieldwork

Tact and diplomacy

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Diploma in engineering technology or architectural technology

Job description

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.

As the Seasoned Project Officer you will report to a Regional Manager, Projects and will assist with the management and delivery of large infrastructure projects throughout the Northwest Territories (NWT) that are typically in the $35 to $100 million range and are subject to a construction period of between three and five years. Often these projects will involve complex client department and user group needs. This position will be directly involved with ensuring efficient delivery of higher profile construction projects used to deliver key government programs and services such as schools, hospitals and airport infrastructure.

You will routinely meet with federal departments, other Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) departments, utility companies, community groups and Indigenous governments to ensure program and project delivery is meeting all standards, statutes, policies, directives, regulations and political expectations.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of the project management process, including project planning, scheduling, contracting, supervision of professional consultants and contractors, and inspections.
• Planning, time management and scheduling skills.
• Negotiating skills; required to manage large complex projects and deal with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Field work requires physical abilities to work in an outdoor environment to observe, inspect, survey, travel, direct staff and contractors and construct work.
• Ability to deal with individuals with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with a diverse group of clients and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Assembling all preliminary engineering and community data and provides technical advice to supervisor and clients in the development of project plans to establish the scope of the project.
• Managing the project design and tendering stages.
• Contributes to Ongoing Development and Improvement of GNWT Project Management Tools and Systems.

Typically attained by.

Degree in Engineering or Architecture with three year's relevant experience and one year's experience in project management.

Equivalency.

A diploma in engineering technology or architectural technology with five year's relevant experience and three years experience in project management.

The following opportunities are available for this competition, One year term (12 months) and one Indeterminate position.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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]

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