Department Information

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

The Environmental Health System Administrator (Administrator) provides support to a team of Environmental Health Officers located at the unit's Yellowknife headquarters as well as 2 regional offices.

The Administrator coordinates the review and processing of permits under the Public Health Act and associated regulations for a broad range of NWT premises, and routinely fields requests from agencies, businesses and the public on the permitting process and information requirements.

The Administrator is responsible for data collection, entry and review in databases and data holdings related to public health permitting, inspections, regulatory testing and investigations.



The position oversees quality assurance processes for record/file integrity related to electronic and hardcopy regulatory records of the unit and maintains an inventory of equipment and assets in all environmental health offices. The position works closely with the Division's Research Assistant to ensure business continuity and coordination of administrative and business processes and activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide electronic and physical database management and administration support for the Unit.
- Oversee the Unit's business administration relating to permits, public services provisions, public health investigations, community travels, website maintenance and assets administration.
- Maintain physical and electronic records and files for the Unit.
- Support the Unit's administration requirements and maintain inventories.
- Provide business continuity and support to other administrative requirements of the division.
- Provide support for finance functions in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and the Financial Administration Manual.

Key Qualifications

- A diploma in an information management discipline and one (1) year of relevant experience.
- High School diploma and four (4) years of relevant 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.

📌 Environmental Health System Administrator (16 Month Term) (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife