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 Real Property Agreements Coordinator shares responsibility for administering a revenue lease portfolio of over 400 leases, licenses and other commercial agreements, which generate revenues of over $3.5 million per year. In addition to the revenue portfolio, this position also helps to administer an expense lease portfolio of over 115 leases with a total annual cost of $35.5 million. This position provides a transparent framework for the responsible management and administration of aeronautical and non¿aeronautical commercial activities at Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) airports. The responsibilities include the drafting of licenses, leases, memoranda of understanding, other contractual agreements, letters enforcing the terms and conditions of agreements and managing the developmental application process for all 26 NWT airports. This position deals directly with tenants and clients on all issues related to the commercial development and leasing functions.





This position also provides support to the Facilities and Properties division for all real property leasing activities. This includes drafting of office lease agreements, renewal letters, and continued need letters.

Critical knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

- Knowledge of real estate complexities related to leasing and commercial contracts.
- Knowledge of principles and best practices, specific to the commercial leasing industry, and practices related to commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of Real Estate Law and relevant Common Law Principles.
- Interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and practical negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of drafting and administering legal documentation (industrial, commercial, land leases and licenses).
- Organizational and time¿management skills
- Ability to understand and apply relevant acts, regulations, standards, policies and directives, and to translate them into operational procedures.

Typically, attained by:
- Certified Leasing Officer (CLO) designation, plus 2 years of relevant experience in commercial leasing or lease compliance field.

Equivalencies:
- A Diploma in Marketing, Economics, or Urban Planning and 1 year of relevant experience in commercial leasing or lease compliance field.
- 3 years of relevant experience in commercial leasing or lease compliance field.

Relevant experience in commercial leasing or lease compliance field includes:
- Property management, working with a variety of lease building types and sizes.

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

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Real Property Agreements Coordinator (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife