DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in resource management, environmental studies or a related social science discipline along with two (2) years of experience in resource, social or health impact assessment.
Related social science disciplines may include, but are not limited to Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Human Ecology and Environmental Psychology.

• Assesses, coordinates, compiles, and carries out department submissions in environmental assessments under the MVRMA, the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and other federal/territorial/provincial authorities as required.
• Collaboratively designs and implements multi-disciplinary monitoring and mitigation plans for development projects to identify and address direct/indirect impacts, cumulative effects and appropriate mitigative measures.
• Identifies potential direct and indirect impacts, cumulative impacts and mitigative measures of resource development and land use activities on community health and well-being using best practices and current concepts in impact assessment analysis.
• Leads, participates, and supports interdepartmental working groups, community meetings, and meetings with industry.
• Represents HSS in the negotiation and implementation of socio-economic agreements and related monitoring and mitigation planning.
• Meets with communities and stakeholders to identify community well-being priorities and understand community concerns related to resource development and land-use planning activities.