Regional Environmental Coordinator

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental management practices and standards, in a territorial context.
• Working knowledge of conservation biology, wildlife population and community dynamics, and habitat assessment techniques, including field and statistical techniques, technical experience in conducting wildlife biology field programs.Specialized knowledge of environmental management practices and techniques (i.e. spill response, safe handling of hazardous substances and wastes, contaminated site management, air quality monitoring, land and water use).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and territorial legislation related to environmental management and assessment in the NWT.
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical processes in the resource extraction in the mining, oil and gas and forestry sectors and the associated environmental effects.
• Working knowledge of relevant territorial and federal legislation including Wildlife Act, Forest Management Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Species at Risk Act, Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.
• Strong writing and editorial skills to convey concepts and recommendations and complete reports.
• Strong oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to express ideas;
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.
• Skills in planning and coordinating multiple and divergent activities with other organizations.
• Ability to work independently in a cooperative environment.
• Working knowledge of computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, database).
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the natural science disciplines and three years relevant experience, including program planning and delivery and environmental or socio-economic impact assessments.

Please refer the Job description for details