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Project Officer
@ City of Iqaluit
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Overview
The City of Iqaluit is hiring a Project Officer to plan, coordinate and deliver municipal capital and operations infrastructure projects, reporting to the Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects. The role covers contractor management, tendering, site inspections, infrastructure permitting and regulatory compliance. It is a full-time, permanent union position of 35 hours per week at $51.71 per hour, plus a settlement allowance of $20,907.44 per year.
Pay:
$51.71 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee municipal capital and operations projects
- Manage procurement, tendering and contract administration
- Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor performance
- Administer utility connection, road cut and right-of-way permits
- Prepare project reports and Water Licence reporting
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
- Minimum five years managing engineering or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of engineering and construction practices, preferably northern
- Strong project management and regulatory compliance skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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City of Iqaluit
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Iqaluit, Nunavut. Canada’s coolest capital city!
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- 3,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 99
- Reported office locations
- 901 Nunavut Dr, Iqaluit, NU X0A, CA
- Business categories
- Residential
- Non Profit
- Public Safety
- Real Estate
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- Government
- Other recorded names
- City of Iqaluit
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Iqaluit, Nunavut. Canada’s coolest capital city!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Iqaluit, NU |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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Opportunity Overview
The City of Iqaluit is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Officer to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of critical municipal infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects, this role oversees capital and operations projects, regulatory compliance activities, infrastructure permitting, and contractor management. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure while working closely with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and municipal staff.
Compensation Snapshot
- Hourly Rate: $51.71 per hour
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Settlement Allowance: $20907.44 per year
- Status: Full-time, permanent position
- Union Status: Union
- Coordinate and oversee municipal capital and operations projects to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to approved specifications.
- Manage procurement and tendering activities, review bids, support contract negotiations, and administer project agreements.
- Conduct site inspections, monitor contractor performance, review progress claims, and support project close-out activities.
- Administer utility connection permits, road cut permits, and rights-of-way activities affecting municipal infrastructure.
- Prepare project reports, regulatory documentation, consultant evaluations, and Water Licence reporting requirements.
- Support engineering planning activities, business case development, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience managing engineering, construction, infrastructure, or municipal projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and construction practices, preferably in northern or remote environments.
- Strong project management, contract administration, budgeting, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using AutoCAD. Experience with permitting, utility infrastructure, and municipal operations is considered an asset.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, manage multiple priorities, build collaborative relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
If you are an experienced engineering or infrastructure professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing northern municipality, we encourage you to apply.
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
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