Contracts Administrator

4 weeks ago

Inuvik, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time

**Limited Competition**:
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

**Department Information**:
Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

**Job Information**:
This position is located in the Housing Corporation's Beaufort Delta District office in Inuvik. The incumbent reports to the District Controller and the duties of the position have an impact on the Local Housing Organizations, individual contractors, individual clients of the Corporation and the Technical and Finance sections of the District Office.

The magnitude of the budget impacted by this position ranges between $8,000,000 to $15,000,000 in Capital. The average number of contracts managed by the district is 65 to 75 per year, and they range from a low of $5,000 up to $1,000,000.

The Contracts Administrator works within a established accountability framework to ensure the accuracy and integrity of processes including ensuring that all contracting procedures are carried out in accordance with policies and procedures. This framework includes the Financial Administration Manual, the Business Incentive Policy, the Northern Manufacturing Directive, and the NWTHC Contract Administration manual.

**Knowledge, skills, and abilities**:

- Knowledge of tender/contract procedures and policies and contract administration
- Knowledge of Business Incentive Policy and Northern Manufacturing initiative
- Knowledge of contract law
- Knowledge of applicable sections of Financial Administration Manual
- Knowledge of northern culture and political environment
- Effective communication skills (both oral and written)
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information in order to ensure that financial information is up to date and accurate
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to liaise with staff and contractors
- Accounting skills in order to ensure financial transactions are accurate and properly recorded
- Decision making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to interact with District Staff and Contractors in a positive, professional, and business-like manner
- Work in a high stress multi-tasking environment with tight deadlines
- Conduct self with a high degree of tact and diplomacy when required

**Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by**:
The position requires an understanding of finance and administrative policies and procedures. The incumbent would be expected to have experience with computerized spreadsheet, word processing, and financial systems.

The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of an Office Administration Certificate and/or Diploma and one year of related work experience of through completion of Grade 12 with at least 2 years of directly related experience.

**GNWT Inquiries**:
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620

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