Director, Compliance & Licensing
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
As the Director, Compliance and Licensing, you will be accountable for the development, implementation, and management of transport compliance, road licensing programs, and electrical, mechanical, and elevator safety compliance across the Northwest Territories.
Based in Yellowknife and reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Programs and Services, this role holds significant regulatory authority. The Director is appointed as Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, All-Terrain Vehicles Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (NWT), and related regulations. Federally, the Director is designated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) and the National Safety Code and is responsible for administering the Deh Cho Bridge Act.
With a decentralized network of issuing offices and regionally dispersed staff, the Director ensures that licensing policies and procedures reflect the unique northern context and maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery across the territory.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- A degree in social sciences, business management, or public administration.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing, with at least 3 years at a managerial level directing a team
Equivalencies may be considered**:**
- A Master's degree in relevant field plus 6 years experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing field, including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team.
- A diploma in social sciences, business management, or public administration plus 10 years of experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing, including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team
- A certificate in social sciences, business management, or public administration plus 11 years of experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of transport, mechanical, and electrical regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with road licensing, vehicle safety, and infrastructure protection.
- Strong leadership and team management, especially in remote or decentralized settings.
- Experience in regulatory enforcement, policy development, and legislative oversight.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Expertise in financial, project, and contract management.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Competence in managing change and implementing modern technologies.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities
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.
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.
Director, Compliance & Licensing
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
As the Director, Compliance and Licensing, you will be accountable for the development, implementation, and management of transport compliance, road licensing programs, and electrical, mechanical, and elevator safety compliance across the Northwest Territories.
Based in Yellowknife and reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Programs and Services, this role holds significant regulatory authority. The Director is appointed as Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, All-Terrain Vehicles Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (NWT), and related regulations. Federally, the Director is designated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) and the National Safety Code and is responsible for administering the Deh Cho Bridge Act.
With a decentralized network of issuing offices and regionally dispersed staff, the Director ensures that licensing policies and procedures reflect the unique northern context and maintain consistent, high-quality service delivery across the territory.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- A degree in social sciences, business management, or public administration.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing, with at least 3 years at a managerial level directing a team
Equivalencies may be considered**:**
- A Master's degree in relevant field plus 6 years experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing field, including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team.
- A diploma in social sciences, business management, or public administration plus 10 years of experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing, including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team
- A certificate in social sciences, business management, or public administration plus 11 years of experience in transportation, regulatory, and/or compliance and licensing including 3 years at a managerial level directing a team.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of transport, mechanical, and electrical regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with road licensing, vehicle safety, and infrastructure protection.
- Strong leadership and team management, especially in remote or decentralized settings.
- Experience in regulatory enforcement, policy development, and legislative oversight.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Expertise in financial, project, and contract management.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Competence in managing change and implementing modern technologies.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities
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.
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.