The Director, Strategic Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Northwest Territories by leading federal negotiations and managing complex funding agreements that drive transformative strategic infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy & Strategic Initiatives, this senior leader provides vision and direction in securing and overseeing multi-party funding for major public infrastructure projects, including transportation, research, and development initiatives.

Based in Yellowknife, the Director will be at the forefront of advancing investment opportunities that influence the design, environmental assessment, and delivery of strategic infrastructure across the NWT.

This role requires occasional travel within the Northwest Territories and across Canada to represent the GNWT and strengthen federal, Indigenous, and stakeholder partnerships.

The position will lead and direct federal engagement and transformative strategic infrastructure project planning, environmental assessment and permitting initiatives, through to the formalizing of federal funding agreements including working with Indigenous governments, stakeholders, GNWT departments and the media.

Direct responsibility for $100M in capital projects and oversight of $1.3B in federal funding agreements.

The position collaborates with and provides essential support to other divisions of the Department of Infrastructure in transitioning approved projects to other resources within the department for procurement and project management during construction.

The scale and complexity of projects (often exceeding $500 million).

Key Responsibilities: - Lead the negotiation and administration of federal agreements and funding arrangements to support strategic infrastructure investment. - Provide leadership and strategic advice for securing and managing multi-party funding for public infrastructure and research initiatives. - Direct federal engagement, project planning,



environmental assessment, and permitting processes for transformative infrastructure projects. - Collaborate with Indigenous governments, stakeholders, GNWT departments, and the media to support project development and funding agreements. - Ensure smooth transition of approved projects to other GNWT divisions for procurement and project management during construction. - Represent the GNWT in federal negotiations and build solid relationships to advance territorial infrastructure priorities.

Key Qualifications and Skills A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Natural Resources or Environmental Management, or a related field.

Minimum of Ten (10) years of progressive experience in functions related to program and project planning and development, policy and program development, and a minimum of four (4) years experience at a managerial level.

Equivalencies may be considered: A master's degree in public administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Natural Resources or Environmental Management and Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in functions related to program and project planning and development, policy and program development, and a minimum of four (4) years experience at a managerial level. A diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Natural Resources or Environmental Management and Minimum of Twelve (12) years of progressive experience in functions related to program and project planning and development, policy and program development, and a minimum of four (4)



years experience at a managerial level. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Term Position This job opening is for a 2 Year Term 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.

Transfer Assignments Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28473 Closing Date: October 23, 2026 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $73.31 per hour to $104.73 per hour (approximately $142,955 - $204,224) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Director, Strategic Infrastructure (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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