Senior Project Officer - Two Positions

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.

The Government of the Northwest Territories presents limitless potential, and the Department of Infrastructure is pushing new frontiers and connecting communities. With major infrastructure projects in progress, you can be part of something bigger than you ever dreamed of.

With a stunning waterfront view of Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife is located only 521 km south of the Arctic Circle. As the capital of the Northwest Territories, the city offers families and workers a destination for exotic adventures, and opportunities to achieve a high standard of living and professional fulfillment. Yellowknife is a multi-cultural city offering its residents front row access to a northern heritage culture, the midnight sun, northern lights, outdoor recreation, and an active arts and music scene.

Your career with the Department of Infrastructure will not only give you a ticket to experience beautiful Yellowknife, but you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the Northwest Territories.

We are currently seeking two Senior Project Officers with a passion for bridges and other highway structures. You are a civil engineer, a civil engineering technologist, or construction supervisor with heavy civil construction experience who is eager to join the Department of Infrastructure’s Structures Section (Bridges). The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that designs, constructs, rehabilitates and maintains bridges and bridge-culverts throughout the Northwest Territories.
This position requires an individual with demonstrated knowledge and experience with project delivery in remote areas, proven problem solving skills, combined with common sense and creativity.

Key Responsibilities
As Senior Project Officer, you will organize pre-engineering activities, carry out design reviews, prepare / review cost estimates, assemble contract specifications and requests for proposals, prepare project schedules and budgets, oversee the tendering process, administer contracts, prepare written reports, perform field inspections, and ensure all safety, quality and regulatory standards are met. You will engage in a collaborative work environment with your team, consultants, and contractors as well as other disciplines and external stakeholders. Senior Project Officers contribute to the content of monthly reports on the physical and financial status of projects, and short and long term project plans.

Work Conditions
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project construction experience with heavy civil works and structural projects such as bridges and bridge-culverts through all stages (planning to completion).
• Understanding of safe work practices – WSCC (Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission) and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) rules and regulations.
• Experience in consultant procurement processes and contract administration.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Understanding of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA-S6) and construction standards.
• Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Committed team player and highly self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Typically, the qualifications of the position would be attained by:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience and eligibility for professional registration with Northwest Territories Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG). Experience must be relevant and progressive.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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