Senior Technical Lead - Capital and P3 Operations

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Finance

Job ID: 28598

Salary: $139,308 - $166,394

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 25, 2026

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Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Senior Technical Lead - Capital and P3 Operations is the primary financial and technical expert responsible for overseeing the capital budgeting process and Public-Private Partnership (P3) financial frameworks for the Government of the Northwest Territories. This role ensures that capital investments, financial models, and P3 agreements are structured to optimize fiscal sustainability, manage long-term risk exposure, and enhance economic efficiency, while fully complying with GNWT legislation, policies, and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of GNWT's capital budgeting frameworks and financial analysis models, ensuring that capital investment strategies are aligned with fiscal policies, long-term infrastructure planning and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert financial oversight and analysis for P3 projects, conducting risk assessments, financial modeling and due diligence to ensure sound fiscal management and compliance with GNWT's P3 Policy Framework.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance structures, including the Financial Administration Act (FAA), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and GNWT's policies, by providing expert-level guidance and ensuring that capital budgeting processes and P3 projects adhere to all legislative and regulatory standards.
• Provide expert-level financial reporting and strategic advice on capital budget planning, P3 structuring, and long-term fiscal impact, ensuring that decision-makers are equipped with comprehensive, data-driven insights to guide policy and project decisions.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agencies, private sector partners, and financial institutions, to provide expert-level consultation on capital financing strategies, P3 project structuring, and alternative funding models.

Key Qualifications

• A professional accounting designation or a relevant Bachelor¿s Degree such as, but not limited to Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or Engineering; and 3 years of experience in capital budgeting, public sector financial management, and P3 project management.

Equivalencies

• Completion of a three (3) year diploma in a related field and four (4) years of directly related experience
• Directly related experience can include, but is not limited to:
  • Capital budgeting and capital planning for public infrastructure or major capital assets;
  • Public sector financial management, fiscal planning and expenditure management;
  • Development, evaluation, and prioritization of capital investment plans and business cases;
  • Infrastructure planning and asset investment analysis;
  • Public-Private Partnership (P3 project development, procurement, oversight or contract management); or
  • Strategic planning and financial analysis supporting government or public-sector infrastructure investments.
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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.

More Information

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 # 28274

Closing Date: November 25, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $ 71.44 per hour to $ 85.33 per hour (approximately $ 139,308 - $166,394) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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