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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the "big picture" management of Information and Communication Technology in a large, ICT enable and ICT dependent organization.
• Technical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of current hardware, software and management methodologies in the are of Information and Communications Technology.
• Ability to analyze non-routine situations and problems, formulate strategies and solutions work with affected interest groups, including senior management to approve/support project implementation.
• Ability to recognize the long-term goals of the organization and match them with long-term planning for ICT required in meeting those goals.
• Experience in all aspects of project management, including consensus/team building, project planning, project budgeting, and project implementation.
• Familiarity with the practices and dynamics within a healthcare and Social Services setting
  • Experience preparing budgets both global and project specific
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams and effectively delegate.
  • Willingness to pursue innovation and assess/apply new ideas and technologies.
• Ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to create effective relationships with internal and external clients and working groups.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Certificate in Management Information Systems/Network Administration with four (4) years of experience in Information Technology and/or Information systems in a large organization (preferably in a healthcare setting) and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.