Manager, Project Management Services

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Health and Social Services

Job ID: 28612

Salary: $127,238 - $152,003

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 30, 2026

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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

Do you have a strong passion in advancing project-based Information Management (IM), Information Systems and Technology solutions and services? This position leads and manages a diverse team in the expansion and adoption of enterprise-wide eHSS Systems projects and programs.

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Manages and advances the project program portfolio;
• Provides strategic and policy advice and support to maximize the service and support provided to the NWT health and social services delivery system;
• Leads change management efforts;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders; and
• Manages the overall unit operations.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and ability to review, evaluate and provide feedback on all phases of the system development life cycle. Some of the key qualifications include:

• Excellent leadership and strategic skills
• Demonstrated communication abilities
• Significant experience and strong delivery in enterprise informatics technology, project management and associated resource management
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a related discipline combined with five years of recent, related experience leading project teams and project management in complex and evolving environments.
• Related disciplines include only Information Systems, Health Informatics or Computer Science as listed above.
• Related experience leading project team and project management in complex and evolving environments include the following:
  • Financial planning and reporting
  • Program and planning, managing and reporting
  • Contribute to Strategic planning
  • Developing and maintaining policies, processes, procedures manuals and templates
  • Human resource management; business process reengineering; evaluation; adoption; and identifying and managing integration points across projects; risk management
• The following experience would be an asset:
  • Project, Program & Portfolio Management Experience in the healthcare IM/IS field;
  • Experience in facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of healthcare and Governmental stakeholder groups;
  • Active Project Management Institute credentials (PMP, PgMP, PfMP);
  • Direct experience working at hospital, regional or ministry level within an HSS system.
• Equivalencies include:
  • Diploma in Information Systems, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a related discipline combined with seven years of recent, related experience leading project teams and project management in complex and evolving environments.
  • Master's in Information Systems, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a related discipline combined with three years of recent, related experience leading project teams and project management in complex and evolving environments.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

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.

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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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28612

Closing Date: November 30, 2026 - 23:59, Northwest Territories Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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