Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Branch includes three Regional Infrastructure Offices, which are responsible for delivery of capital projects in the communities, as well as facilities management of the existing Government of Nunavut portfolio of assets. Regional Infrastructure Offices are supported by the following Headquarter Infrastructure Divisions: Capital Projects, Facility Management, Technical Services, Real Property and Safety Services.
Capital Projects Division plays a key leadership role in establishing infrastructure priorities, initiating projects and leading the planning phase of major capital projects. Working with Client Departments and Regional Infrastructure Offices from project initiation to project closeout, the primary role of this division is to provide high value solutions to achieve high performance projects delivered on schedule and on budget.
Facility Management Division is responsible for the management administration of the government’s office and warehouse space requirements, as well as, delivery of facilities management services for all other Government of Nunavut facilities (e.g. health centres, schools, correctional facilities, wildlife offices). The division provides support to Regional Infrastructure Offices in the delivery of facilities management services of Government of Nunavut assets located in the regional communities.
Technical Services Division provides engineering solutions for client departments in relation to both new capital projects and existing assets. The key strategic objectives are to provide technical oversight across all five building disciplines – mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and architectural. The division provides technical building assessments, design reviews and construction inspections throughout the planning, design and construction phases. This division also provides technical assessments on existing building and oversees the energy management program.
Real Property Division is responsible for the management and administration of the government’s office and warehouse space requirements, as well as the GN materials management program for various supplies not directly procured by departments. The Division oversees approximately 100 leases across the Territory including some leases in southern Canada.
Safety Services Division is responsible for the Chief Building Official’s Office, the Nunavut Fire Marshal’s Office, Chief Electrical Inspector’s Office, Chief Elevator Inspector’s Office and the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector’s Office. Each section provides oversight of their respective codes and standards to support safe buildings in Nunavut. The division provides plan reviews of new construction projects and inspection of facilities to ensure they comply with various building codes, fire safety and mechanical/electrical codes. Safety Services Division provide inspection services to the public and private sectors. The Nunavut Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the implementation of the Fire Prevention Strategy, support of local community fire departments, training of Nunavut firefighters, and support to fire departments for equipment, including fire trucks.