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/
The Regional Manager Highway Operations is located in Hay River, this position manages the Highway System and maintenance facility in the South Slave Region in accordance with Federal and Territorial acts, regulations, policies and departmental standards and procedures to ensure the safe and reliable movement of people and goods is achieved.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of highway maintenance tools, techniques and operations, to understand and recognize acceptable service performance and to ensure compliance with Federal and Territorial legislation, regulations, policies and generally accepted practices of operation and maintenance.
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A thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of heavy equipment and vehicle operation, preventative maintenance, rehabilitation and repair to manage the regions fleet and troubleshoot technical solutions.
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Project supervision and management skills as well as technical knowledge of civil engineering practices as it relates to highway maintenance and construction to enable the effective delivery of the maintenance and capital project programs
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Ability to lead and communicate a clear direction to staff and provide the incentive to ensure a buy in from the people managed, especially in the integration of new ways and methods of accomplishing goals.
Typically attained by
A diploma in civil engineering technology from a recognized institution with ten (10) years of directly related experience in supervising highway construction projects or highway maintenance programs including 5 years in a staff supervisory/ managerial role.
Additional Requirements - The incumbent must possess a Class 5 NWT Driver's License.
Equivalencies may include
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A degree in civil engineering technology from a recognized institution with eight (8) years of directly related experience in supervising highway construction projects or highway maintenance programs including 5 years in a staff supervisory/ managerial role. The incumbent must possess a Class 5 NWT Driver's License.
Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
