Senior Technical Officer - Architectural/Structural …, Yellowknife

This position provides expert architectural/structural technical guidance and advice to Department of Infrastructure staff, municipalities, program departments, regulatory bodies (i.e. Office of the Fire Marshal, Electrical/Mechanical Safety Section, Workers'' Safety and Compensation Commission, etc.) and boards and agencies including industry associations. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Design & Technical Services, the Senior Technical Officer provides technically advanced services for buildings owned or leased by the GNWT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of buildings and specialized knowledge of building systems, sub-systems and components specific to architectural including an understanding of how these interact with each other; Ability to interpret technical architectural and structural designs and judge the appropriateness of such designs for conditions in a cold climate; Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply building codes, standards and regulations (i.e., CSA, NFC, Energy Code, NBC, NPC, NFPA, etc.). Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A Degree in Architecture or related field plus three years of relevant experience, including two years'' experience in a cold climate environment. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. More Information Term Position This job opening is for an 18-month term. Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy. Criminal Records Check Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration. Engineering Positions Registration as a Member of the Association of Qualified Engineers is required and must be completed within six months following appointment. 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 # 27845 Closing Date: May 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain 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. Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit: Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2odawm