Regional Superintendent, Sahtu
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/
Job Information
The Regional Superintendent, Sahtu is one of five Regional Superintendents reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations, which provides broad strategic leadership in the areas of policy oversight and program delivery. The Superintendent is delegated full expenditure authority and the budget allocation for regional program delivery is fully decentralized. The Regional Superintendent is accountable to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for overall performance in the delivery of regional programs and budget management. The Superintendent is part of the Departmental Regional Operations Team and while directly accountable for the Sahtu Region, provides support as required to maintain a high-quality level of programming and services across the Department.
Knowledge required:
Operation and maintenance practices;
Northern construction techniques and project management;
Contracting management practices and law;
Engineering, Architecture and building trades;
Transportation system operations.
Skills and Abilities:
Team-leading
Negotiation and dispute resolution;
Consensus building;
Program planning and evaluation;
Change management;
Managing politically sensitive
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A university degree and 6 years of experience of complex functions related to program and infrastructure management; and three (3) years of experience in a northern environment managing a diverse team of employees, and contract management.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Regional Superintendent, Sahtu
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.
For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/
Job Information
The Regional Superintendent, Sahtu is one of five Regional Superintendents reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations, which provides broad strategic leadership in the areas of policy oversight and program delivery. The Superintendent is delegated full expenditure authority and the budget allocation for regional program delivery is fully decentralized. The Regional Superintendent is accountable to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for overall performance in the delivery of regional programs and budget management. The Superintendent is part of the Departmental Regional Operations Team and while directly accountable for the Sahtu Region, provides support as required to maintain a high-quality level of programming and services across the Department.
Knowledge required:
Operation and maintenance practices;
Northern construction techniques and project management;
Contracting management practices and law;
Engineering, Architecture and building trades;
Transportation system operations.
Skills and Abilities:
Team-leading
Negotiation and dispute resolution;
Consensus building;
Program planning and evaluation;
Change management;
Managing politically sensitive
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A university degree and 6 years of experience of complex functions related to program and infrastructure management; and three (3) years of experience in a northern environment managing a diverse team of employees, and contract management.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.