Manager, Scientific Services
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Job Information
Located in Inuvik, the Manager, Scientific Services reports to the Director, Post-Secondary Education, and is responsible for an annual budget of approximately $300,000 and oversight of the Licensing Coordinator position.
This position is responsible for managing the scientific research licensing program in accordance with the Scientists Act. This involves managing the licensing process, licensing system (Portal to Online Licensing Application System) and public access to NWT Research database. The Manager is also required to compile data and report on research activities for various territorial committees in order to build and support information networks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Natural, environmental, health or social science knowledge and academic background
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the Scientists Act
- Knowledge of research design, research methods and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), recruitment, retention, ePerformance, training, and to empower staff to achieve unit goals
- Skilled in budgeting, accounting and financial management
- Ability to review/objectively assess the research projects of visiting and local researchers
- Leadership, administrative management, organizational and team building skills
- Ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor degree in the natural, social or physical sciences, and three (3) years of relevant experience.
Equivalencies:
A Diploma in the natural, social or physical sciences with five (5) years related work experience.
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.
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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.
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Manager, Scientific Services
About the role
Department Information
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.
Job Information
Located in Inuvik, the Manager, Scientific Services reports to the Director, Post-Secondary Education, and is responsible for an annual budget of approximately $300,000 and oversight of the Licensing Coordinator position.
This position is responsible for managing the scientific research licensing program in accordance with the Scientists Act. This involves managing the licensing process, licensing system (Portal to Online Licensing Application System) and public access to NWT Research database. The Manager is also required to compile data and report on research activities for various territorial committees in order to build and support information networks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Natural, environmental, health or social science knowledge and academic background
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the Scientists Act
- Knowledge of research design, research methods and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), recruitment, retention, ePerformance, training, and to empower staff to achieve unit goals
- Skilled in budgeting, accounting and financial management
- Ability to review/objectively assess the research projects of visiting and local researchers
- Leadership, administrative management, organizational and team building skills
- Ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor degree in the natural, social or physical sciences, and three (3) years of relevant experience.
Equivalencies:
A Diploma in the natural, social or physical sciences with five (5) years related work experience.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Scientific Services jobs in Inuvik, NT
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.