Project Manager, Primary Community and Acute Care Services (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 Project Manager, Primary Community and Acute Care Services is responsible and accountable for leading and coordinating complex, system'wide projects that support the planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of primary, community and acute care services across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The Project Manager supports the Minister's priorities by providing project leadership, business analysis, and implementation expertise across a range of primary, community and acute care initiatives. The incumbent will be required to apply consistent project management methodologies, systems thinking, and change management skills across all assigned initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex, system-wide projects within the Primary Community and Acute Care Services portfolio.
- Develop and steward territorial standards and tools that support small community service delivery.
- Establish a monitoring and reporting framework to track compliance, performance and outcomes.
- Engage and coordinate stakeholders through influence and support executive reporting and decision processes.
- Apply practical business analysis, change management, and communications best practices to move work from concept to execution.
- Manage project resources, contracts and contribution agreements.
Key Qualifications
- A degree in business or public administration, health or social sciences field, and three (3) years of relevant experience including one (1) year working in the Canadian health and social services system.
- Relevant experience may include experience in project management (particularly within healthcare), Health system planning and policy, experience within Indigenous Rural Remote or Northern Health Experience (particularity within the NWT and NWT healthcare system), experience with change management and engagement/facilitation.
- Equivalencies may include:
- A diploma in business or public administration, health or social sciences field, and five (5) years of relevant experience including one (1) year working in the Canadian health and social services system.
- A master's degree in business or public administration or a health or social sciences field and (one) 1 year of relevant experience including one (1) year working in the Canadian health and social services system.
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 Term to March 31, 2028.
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.
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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28058
Closing Date: July 17, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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