Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

Scope.

The Community Works Advisor (Advisor) is located in Inuvik and reports directly to the Manager, Community Infrastructure Planning (CIP), Inuvik Region. The Advisor also provides support to the Sahtu Region, and has an operational reporting relationship to the Manager, CIP, in that Region. The Advisor also has a functional relationship to staff in headquarters in the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) who are involved in community works programming.

MACA is responsible for the development and maintenance of community governments, responsive and responsible to the residents, with sufficient legal authority and resources to carry out community responsibilities, to provide public programs and services essential to good community life and to deal effectively with other government organizations. The Department is also responsible for protecting the interests of consumers. The Department accomplishes this mandate through supporting capable, accountable and self-directed community governments in providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Knowledge of community infrastructure (e.g., potable water; storm water and wastewater systems; parks and recreational facilities; solid waste disposal; roads and bridges; and fire stations) and the planning, design, construction and operation of community infrastructure.

• Knowledge of asset management principles and processes.
• Knowledge of financial and program management.
• Knowledge of and/or experience conducting building assessments.
• Knowledge of basic technical mathematics, fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry, heavy-duty equipment maintenance/performance, building/asset operations and basic survey knowledge.
• Knowledge of on-site safety regulations, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of handling of dangerous goods.
• Knowledge of computer software, including word processing, database, e-mail and communications programs.
• Knowledge of computerized and non-computerized maintenance management systems.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills to explain basic works and works management concepts and practices to community works staff and community councils.
• Proven organizational skills
• Operational project management and implementation skills.
• Facilitation and training skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills to work with all occupations of community works staff.
• Ability to work independently, and demonstrate initiative, judgment, discretion and creative thinking.
• Ability to work in a matrix management model - i.e., successfully communicate and work closely with multiple Managers.
• Ability to review, evaluate and analyze data and react to and implement changing needs/trends.
• Ability to comprehend and provide detailed technical inspections.
• Ability to present information and ideas in a clear and appropriate manner
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• 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.
• Ability to deal with others respectfully and tactfully.

Typically attained by.

A Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering Technology with 3 years experience in community works management.

OR Certification as a journeyman tradesperson or water treatment/sewage treatment plant operator with 5 years experience in community works management.

OR A Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or similar designation with 5 years of experience in community works management.

Assets include:

• Experience in a northern operating environment.
• Eligibility to register with a provincial or territorial professional association.
• Formal training in infrastructure asset management.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

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.