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

Technical writing skills (English) and a high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory
matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community- based resource organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports,
proposals).
Ability to speak and write in an applicable aboriginal language are considered assets.
Management experience and skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other government and non-government organizations within the region.

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (i.e., Renewable Resource
Management Technology) or similar advanced vocational program, combined with a minimum
one (1) year of experience in the renewable resource sector with related resource management and administration experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Please refer the Job description for details