Project Manager
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
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Project Management Services, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of large, often complex projects, typically (but not exclusively) involving the development and implementation of information systems and solutions to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, scope and quality.
The position requires a project management professional, ensuring the effective execution of information system development and/or procurement and implementation projects to meet identified business needs. It achieves outcomes through adoption and adaption of the organization's project management methodologies based on the context of the project, and selects appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics or related field, with 4 or more years of directly relevant and progressive experience in a project management role delivering information system or technology enabled projects, and including experience with project management and project portfolio management software and tools.
Experience with Health or Social Services Information Systems and Projects is considered an asset.
Professional certification in project management is desirable, as is certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Additional Requirements
The incumbent is expected to stay abreast of technological advancements and newer solutions as they may apply to this position through professional development and regular reading.
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
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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28315
Closing Date: October 1, 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.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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