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 Located in Yellowknife, the Capital Planner reports to the Manager, Facility Planning (Manager) and provides services to the Infrastructure Planning Division at the DHSS Headquarters for all capital projects across the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Capital Planner is responsible for planning in a complex setting that includes consultation among diverse groups, seasonal constraints on construction, differing availability of labour and contractor supply among regions, and changing prices of commodities and materials.





The position assists the production of the Infrastructure Acquisition Plan and Capital Main Estimates Binder, as well as the completion and submission of the monthly capital variance reports.

The Capital

Planner is responsible for planning and implementing health projects through the Department's Infrastructure Acquisition Plan. The planning component of this position encompasses a range of capital projects and major equipment that include hospitals, health and social services centres, care provider residences, staff offices, and all other infrastructure required for the delivery of health and social services across the NWT.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The completion of a Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, or other relevant field, and three (3) years of directly related experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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.

📌 Capital Planner (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife