Infrastructure Planner - 2 Year Term
Job Summary
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
The Infrastructure Planner (Planner) is required to research, synthesize and operationalize health infrastructure policy in order to determine the programmatic elements appropriate for each facility, and which technical engineering specifications are required. Professional judgement is utilized to achieve a consistent programmatic and technical approach, keeping programs and technical requirements standardized to minimize risk, and meeting the constraints of delivering patient care in the unique logistical, technical, operational and geographic realities of in the NWT.
The Planner is responsible for health project design and project delivery decisions, and the incumbent is required to monitor multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders in multiple communities at any one time in order to meet needs and satisfy requests as much as possible within budget constraints, requiring negotiations amongst stakeholder groups.
This position serves the entire HSS system and requires knowledge of the intersection between health technology, facility infrastructure, and information and communication systems. This position requires the incumbent to have an understanding of the requirements of various stakeholders: medical and clinical staff, health administrators, patients, and equipment vendors. The Infrastructure Planner conducts project planning and implementation and has an impact on health care delivery on a territory-wide basis.
This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The incumbent would be required to live and work in Yellowknife, NT. A hybrid/remote work plan is not a possibility.
Key Requirements
- Provide project planning services to the Department in accordance with operational requirements, program needs, legislated building codes and standards, and Government of the Northwest Territories policies.
- Support the Manager, Facility Operational Planning with directing the management of project planning and design phases in accordance with operational plans, program requirements, legislated building codes and standards, and GNWT policies.
- Infrastructure project management.
- Lead clinical commissioning of equipment and systems on health infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team (Physicians, Medical Staff, Nurses, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers and Planners) in the development of capital standards and criteria for Health and Social Services health technology to ensure that there is appropriate, affordable and equitable infrastructure across the NWT Health and Social Services system.
Key Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design, AND three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Equivalencies can include:
- A diploma in Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design, AND five (5) years of relevant experience.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.
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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2-Year Term.
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.
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 # 27462
Closing Date: February 9, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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