Pathfinder, Disaster Recovery

The Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring a Pathfinder for Disaster Recovery in Hay River, NT. This position requires knowledge of disaster assistance policies and involves working with community and Indigenous governments. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and at least five years of relevant experience. The job is full-time with a salary range of CA$99K–CA$118K, and is limited to residents within 40 kilometers of Hay River.
Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving distance of Hay River, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The Pathfinder, Disaster Recovery (Pathfinder) is located in Hay River, NT and reports to the Manager, Disaster Mitigation and Recovery. This position works within a framework that includes established legislation, regulation and policies of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Department. The Pathfinder must have an in-depth knowledge of the GNWT¿s Disaster Assistance Policy (DAP) and the Ministerial Disaster Assistance Funding Policy (DAFP) to be able to apply them appropriately. The Pathfinder must also have an understanding of the federal government¿s Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA), as well as the federal Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;
• Knowledge of municipal and community governments, and Indigenous governments.
• Knowledge of contracting and construction practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, listening and paraphrasing.
• Ability to establish and sustain relationships through the disaster recovery process.
• Ability to change behaviour/approach based on changing demands, lack of response or a negative response to action taken.
• Ability to deal with others respectfully and tactfully.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically attained by;

A college diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of five years related experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca

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