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Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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
Are you interested in leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of climate change strategies, policies, programs and initiatives? This position oversees the Climate Change Unit within the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) to ensure there is a cohesive territorial approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation throughout the NWT.
The key responsibilities for this position are
Leads and oversees the development, implementation and management of strategies, action plans, policies, programs and initiatives related to climate change.
Oversees climate and climate change knowledge collection, analysis, research, information.
Oversees climate information and outreach.
Leads and oversees the development and coordination of climate change adaptation initiatives, programs and projects on behalf of the GNWT.
Oversees the assessment and inclusion of climate change considerations in GNWT decision making and in submissions to regulatory boards.
Leads the management of human and financial resources of the Climate Change Unit.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of northern climate change mitigation and adaptation issues and climate change programs and approaches. Some of the key qualifications include:
Demonstrated project management and analytical skills
Excellent leadership and negotiation skills
Strong communication abilities
Completion of a master's degree in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of five (5) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.
Equivalencies can include
Completion of a bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of seven (7) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.
Completion of a diploma in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of nine (9) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.
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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
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28111
Closing Date: August 25, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $68.30 per hour to $81.59 per hour (approximately $133,185 - $159,101) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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Compensation Details
$133,185 - $159,101
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