This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

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.

The Structural Standards Engineer is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager Structures Section - Bridges.

The Department of Infrastructure is highly decentralized in the delivery of its programs and services and is responsible for territory-wide government programs such as the operation and maintenance of public buildings and transportation infrastructure and systems, project management, facilities planning, design and technical support services, environmental assessment and remediation, property management, procurement shared services, information technology, information management, disposal of surplus property and goods motor vehicle and mechanical/electrical regulatory services and fleet management.

Proven knowledge and understanding of complex structural design and analysis such as three-dimensional finite element analysis, soil structure interaction, dynamics, vibration, wind and seismic analysis.

Extensive working knowledge of related engineering areas including materials, fabrication, construction, corrosion, hydro technical, geotechnical, highway functional
requirements, roadside safety, geometrics and environmental issues.

Ability to create innovative made-in-NWT solutions for NWT bridge problems.

Typically attained by:Degree in Civil Engineering, professional membership with Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association for Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEGG), and a minimum of 10 years of experience in bridge design. A Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.