Environmental Assessment Analyst

The Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring an Environmental Assessment Analyst in Yellowknife, NT. The role requires knowledge of environmental assessment legislation and processes, including federal and territorial regulations. A bachelor's degree in relevant fields and three years of experience in environmental assessment and project management are required. The position is full-time and involves managing land, water, and resource development impacts.
Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge in environmental assessment legislation and processes, as they apply to permitting in the NWT, such as the Waters Act and Regulations, Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and Regulations, lnuvialuit Final Agreement, Impact Assessment Act, Land and/or Water Board processes, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board processes, Environmental Impact Screening Committee processes, and Environmental Impact Review Board processes. The incumbent should also have a working knowledge of other applicable federal or territorial legislation related to land use and environmental assessment in the NWT and adjacent jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of federal land claim legislation that applies in the NWT, along with land claims and self-government agreements and interim measures agreements.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment and regulatory legislation, regulations, standards, and policies related to resource development in the NWT and elsewhere in Canada.
• Knowledge of typical environmental impacts including socio-economic impacts, and mitigative techniques for variety of developments including mining, oil and gas, transportation, tourism, and forestry projects.
• Knowledge of the mandate, roles, and responsibilities of the Departments within the GNWT respecting environmental assessment and regulatory processes

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completions of a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or Geography, similar relevant disciplines along with three years of experience in environmental assessment of environmental management, legislative and policy analysis and development, and project management.

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

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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