Career Opportunities: Project Officer, Native Women's Society

Job Title: Project Officer
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: In office
Employment Type: Casual Pending Funding Extension, July 1st 2025 – March 31 2026
Application Deadline: June 13th, 2025

Job Summary

The Native Women's Association of the NWT (NWANWT) is leading a pilot project to provide high-speed internet access to families in various remote communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The project aims to bridge the digital divide using Starlink's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband system, offering connectivity hundreds to thousands of times faster than existing options.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internet Installation & Equipment Support:

• Connect households in remote communities using Starlink’s high-speed broadband.
• Partner with Smart Communities Society NWT (SCSNWT) to distribute refurbished computers (laptops, desktops, tablets) to all project participants.
• Provide technical support and digital literacy training to ensure effective usage.

2. Community Research & Engagement:

• Partner with the University of Alberta for data collection, interviews, and community research.
• Conduct surveys, success stories, and impact assessments on social, economic, and cultural well-being.
• Use research findings to push for continued expansion of digital access

3. Digital Learning & Workshops:

• Coordinate the delivery of virtual workshops on financial literacy, digital skills, and business development.
• Offer education support, including online tutoring and scholarships.
• Assist with job search, employment resources, and online work opportunities.

Qualifications

Education:

Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as:

• Information Technology
• Communications
• Community Development
• Education
• Indigenous Studies or Social Sciences

(Note: Equivalent work experience may also be considered, especially in nonprofit or Indigenous community settings.)

Experience:

1–3 years experience in roles related to:

• Project coordination or community outreach
• Technical support or IT (especially hands-on experience with internet/network equipment)
• Workshop or training delivery (especially digital literacy or adult education)
• Working with Indigenous communities or in remote locations
• Data collection, survey administration, or research collaboration

Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Basic to intermediate IT troubleshooting (e.g., setting up internet equipment, supporting computer users)
• Familiarity with Starlink or similar internet technologies (asset, not essential)
• Proficiency with computers and mobile devices (Windows, tablets, basic networking)

Research & Communication:

• Ability to conduct interviews and community surveys
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reporting on project outcomes

Community Engagement:

• Strong interpersonal skills, especially with Indigenous communities
• Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous-led initiatives

Organizational & Administrative:

• Workshop coordination and scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter, able to work independently and in a team

Working Conditions

• Position required Project Officer to work in the Native Women’s Associations office (Yellowknife) as well as some travel to NWT communities.

Salary & Benefits (optional or customizable)

• Competitive based on qualifications and experience

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Please submit resume and covering letter by June 13th to:

Address: 5114 49th Street, Yellowknife NT X1A 2P7 P.O. Box 2321
Email: [email protected] 

Will consider all qualified candidates.
Email submissions preferred. No phone calls please.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is available in English only.