Manager, STH Facility Services

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 27943
Salary: $121,641 - $145,295
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Limited Competition

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Manager is part of the STH P3 and Facility Operations in the Finance Branch, reports to the Director Stanton P3 and Facility Operations and is located in Yellowknife.

The scope of duties for the Manager, STH Facility Services includes operational contract management, direct maintenance when required, facility fleet management, and emergency preparedness, environmental management, shipping/receiving, management of contracted services at STH. The Manager collaborates with other departments and non-government organizations within the region and across the GNWT to ensure service delivery and to meet the requirements of the organization.

The Manager, STH Facility Services provides direction and management of services on STH facility and equipment assets valued at $125 Million. Services under this position include:

  •  Maintenance and Engineering Services 
  •  Facility Design, Technology, and Project Management 
  •  Contract Administration

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of hospital facilities and technology and the skills to manage operational and technical issues.
  • Knowledge of health centre and long-term care facilities and technology to manage operational and technical issues.
  • Knowledge and skills relating to mechanical and building systems.
  • Financial management skills, including project cost tracking, budgets, and variance reporting.

 Typically attained by:

Technical preparation at the diploma or certificate level in the field of mechanical or power plant engineering technology; minimum of a 3rd class power engineering certificate of competency; and five (5) years of related work experience, providing technical and facility planning supports, operational, project and contract management, including one (1) year of supervisory or leading a team, and two (2) years experience within an acute care hospital setting.

 

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 1- 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

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

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

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 # 27943       

Closing Date: June 16, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $62.38 per hour to $74.51 per hour (approximately $121,641 - $145,295.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Preparing Your Application