Project Assistant, Surface Design And Construction

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 efficient 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 http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Your role as the Project Assistant, Surface Design and Construction (SDC) performs administrative office management is to provides project support to facilitate the effectiveness of the SDC section, situated in the Transportation Division of the Department of Infrastructure. Key responsibilities include the management and communication of information; organizational policies; project procedures; and directives.

You will be the primary point of contact for the SDC staff. You may directly supervise additional administrative support for special projects `as and when¿ required. You will work closely with the Manager of SDC in preparing, organizing, and monitoring several high-level organizational activities and supports/facilitates numerous special projects. You will be responsible for communicating office and project administration procedures to the SDC staff, facilitates the training and development of SDC staff, and assists project managers/administrative officers in quality management to ensure the effectiveness of administration support for the organization.

Typically attained by: Grade 12 and three years of relevant experience.

Equivalency : Certificate in Project Management or Certificate in business administration with two years of relevant experience.

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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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