Highway Transport Officer III

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.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Located in Inuvik, the Highway Transport Officer III reports to the Manager, Transport Compliance in Yellowknife. The incumbent monitors the safe movement of commercial and passenger vehicles on the NWT highway system, carries out commercial vehicle inspection and weighing, driver examinations, general transport compliance, and transport compliance and safety during accidents, emergencies, natural disasters, and construction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, Hours of Service Regulations, Large Vehicle Control Regulations, Driver License Regulations, Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulations, and inspection standards under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Agreement
• Knowledge of road safety and traffic enforcement practices
• Knowledge of commercial and passenger vehicle compliance
• Ability to interpret and enforce complex legislation
• Knowledge of administrative justice and the justice system, including rules of evidence, court procedures, and enforcement authority to properly conduct investigations and enforcement proceedings
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including report writing and preparation of documents
• Knowledge of the impacts of colonialization, institutional and structural racism, and biases on society, and in particular Indigenous people
• Ability to coordinate and take charge in situations where direction to the public or industry is required, especially in a dangerous situation
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently, both in urban and rural, isolated settings
• Ability to operate an emergency equipment-equipped patrol vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A certificate in police sciences or law with two (2) years of experience in traffic enforcement with an accredited enforcement agency or provincial or territorial agency responsible for commercial vehicle compliance, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

Maintain all required certifications, designations, and licenses throughout employment.

• Transportation of Dangerous goods (TDG) Inspector designation
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) North American Safety Inspector (NASI) Level 1 certification
• Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
• No driver’s license suspensions, prohibitions, or cancellations within the past three (3) years

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
[email protected]

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