Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a protected, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The Manager, Community Infrastructure Planning (Manager), Dehcho, is located in Fort Simpson and reports to the Regional Superintendent, Dehcho (Superintendent). The Manager provides advice to community governments to ensure the efficient and effective planning, design, construction and operation of community public infrastructure. The Manager, Community Infrastructure Planning supports community governments in exercising their responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and management of community public infrastructure and community works.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of project planning and program evaluation theories and principles, including scheduling, cost estimation, financial management and project delivery.
- Knowledge of community infrastructure (e.g., potable water, storm water and wastewater systems, parks and recreational facilities, solid waste disposal, roads and bridges, and fire stations) and the planning, design, construction and operation of community infrastructure.
- Knowledge of asset management principles and processes.
- Knowledge of community works.
- Knowledge of infrastructure planning methods, research and economic feasibility studies, and data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of the financing and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of land use planning processes and practices.
- Knowledge of the applicable regulatory processes in the NWT relating to infrastructure projects, such as water licenses, land use permits, lands authorities, mechanical/electrical permitting, etc.
- Knowledge of project management process and practices.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

An undergraduate degree in engineering, planning, project management, physical science (i.e., chemistry or physics)



or a related field with 3 years professional experience in a related area such as project management of capital infrastructure projects, municipal infrastructure, municipal program delivery and infrastructure planning for water and sanitation, earthworks, transportation systems and building construction, including regulatory activities.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building

9802 98 Avenue

BOX 290

FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0

Tel (867) 288-0334

Fax (867) 695-3100

[email protected]

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 # 28287

Closing Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116, 259 - $138, 879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $11, 968.

📌 Manager, Community Infrastructure Planning (Fort Simpson)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Simpson