Located in Yellowknife, the Health Technology Planner reports to the Manager, Health Technology Planning and is responsible for final Health Technology project design and project delivery decisions.

The position is required to monitor multiple projects with various clientele in multiple communities at any one time, as well as simultaneously consulting on several major infrastructure planning projects.

In working with a variety of clients and vendors the incumbent uses negotiation skills to meet needs and satisfy requests within budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities: Health technology project management.

Research, develop and manage health technology procurement initiatives.

Lead the clinical commissioning of equipment and systems on health technology projects.

Perform a consultant/monitoring role with respect to health technology on large infrastructure projects to ensure compliance and acceptability of health technology use within health and social services centers (HSSC).

Manage relationships with health technology vendors in order to keep up to date with industry trends, maximize technology investments, and understand operational requirements.

Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team in the development of capital standards and criteria for Health and Social Services health technology to ensure that there is appropriate, affordable and equitable infrastructure across the NWT HSS system.

Maintain inventory of technical and functional statuses of health technology in the NWT HSS system.

Key Qualifications: A degree in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and three (3) years of relevant health technology planning experience.

Equivalencies can include: A master's degree in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and one (1) year of relevant health technology planning experience. A diploma in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering field and five (5) years of relevant health technology planning experience.

Relevant health technology planning experience may include:



experience in health technology assessments and evaluations. experience in implementation of current medical equipment in a health care setting. experience with procurement of health technology in Canada. 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 Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.

Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

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 # 28527 Closing Date: November 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Health Technology Planner (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife