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 productive 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

Job Information

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This position is located Inuvik, this position reports to the Airport Manager. The Airport/Marine Electrician organizes and implements a planned program of maintenance and repair for all electrical systems, equipment and components at the seven Inuvik region airports and the two Dempster Highway ferries.

The airport equipment referred to includes:

- High and low intensity approach lights
- Visual flight approach systems
- Visual flight approach systems
- High-Voltage edge lights and airside lighting
- Airport groundside lighting and electric gate components
- Airport emergency power generation systems
- High-voltage switch gear

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Journeyperson Electrical Certificate and Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate with 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A Class 5 driver's license





An Airside Vehicle Operators Permit within three months of hire.

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 Ext 15644
Fax

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

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28216

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $47.40 per hour (approximately $98,592. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,304.

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📌 Airport/Marine Electrician (Inuvik)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Inuvik