Facility Planning Consultant (2-year term)

Facility Planning Consultant (2-year term) 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

Scope Located in Yellowknife, the position provides expert advice to both the Department and the three (3) Health and Social Services Boards. The incumbent is responsible for the development and monitoring of a multimillion dollar capital and O&M budgets, the support, monitoring and evaluation of facilities in health and social services boards of management, and the planning and monitoring over seventy (70) health and social services facilities in all communities in the NWT. Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Planning the position must work extensively with representatives from the Department, Boards, Communities, Colleagues and Privatesector. The work is conducted to a large extent in a team environment, including Health and Social Services, Boards, Department of Infrastructure and many other stakeholders, oftenrequiring travel to regions and communities. The position does retain overall authority and responsibility for all final design and delivery decisions. Typically attained by: These skills are normally acquired through a Bachelor Degree in Architecture/Engineering plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Diploma in Architectural/Engineering Technology plus 9 years of relevant experience. A minimum of 2 years cold/remote location experience is preferred.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr