Web Solution Specialist

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Finance

Job ID: 28501

Salary: $106,158 - $126,809

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 13, 2026

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Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Web Solution Specialist to support the design, development, implementation and ongoing improvement of enterprise web-based products, services and solutions. Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Web Services, the position works with technical teams, business clients and vendors to deliver secure, reliable and maintainable web solutions that support GNWT departments.

The Web Solution Specialist will contribute to the technical design, development and implementation of websites, portals and web applications, as well as support system upgrades, releases, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The position is also responsible for maintaining appropriate technical documentation and ensuring solutions follow established architecture, development, security and operational standards.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Drupal content management, including the administration, configuration, development and maintenance of Drupal websites. They will have knowledge and experience working with LAMP technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB and PHP) and supporting web applications in enterprise environments. Experience with website and application migrations is important, including Drupal upgrades, CMS migrations, and the migration of content, files, configuration and data from legacy systems to modern web platforms.

Knowledge of web development technologies, database systems, source control, deployment and release processes would support success in this role. Experience with technologies and tools such as PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Composer and Drush would support the requirements of the position. The role also requires knowledge of system design and development practices, enterprise architecture, software development lifecycles, IT service management and secure software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes systems development, acquisition and implementation of complex web technology products.
• Contributes to the technical design, development and implementation of complex internet or web based products such as sites, portals and applications.
• Performs release management activities associated with complex web product or solution implementations, upgrades and enhancements.
• Undertakes problem management activities to ensure continuous improvement of web services and solutions.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in computer science, management information systems or business with 2 years relevant experience in the design, development and implementation of enterprise web solutions.

Equivalencies

• A diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, and 4 years of relevant experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise web solutions; or
• A certificate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Information Systems, or a related field, and 5 years of relevant experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise web solutions.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

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

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

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 # 28501

Closing Date: November 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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