Senior Environmental Analyst

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Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies.  INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at

http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife, the Senior Environmental Analyst (Senior Analyst) reports to the Manager, Environmental Affairs and ensures that project planning, design and pre-engineering are completed in a manner that is consistent with federal and territorial environmental management legislation, GNWT strategic policy and plans, land use plans, Indigenous land claims, resources and self-government agreements, and broader environmental initiatives such as conservation network planning, biodiversity initiatives, federal and territorial species at risk initiatives, and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.

The Senior Environmental Analyst contributes to the high quality, efficient and timely environmental design, assessment, regulatory review and permitting processes, and land use, conservation planning or other initiatives that may have implications for the Government of the Northwest Territories¿ priority projects. The Senior Environmental Analyst undertakes engagement and consultation with Indigenous governments, communities, and the public.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to;

Implementing Indigenous consultation and engagement strategies to support an effective environmental review and regulatory/permitting process and performs this work in consultation with colleagues in the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs as appropriate.

Ensuring that the required land tenure is secured and maintained, and to contribute to strategic and/or regional environmental assessments.

Implement a project management framework to support the Department's participation in the environmental review and regulatory/permitting processes as the Project Proponent.

Supervising contract staff, interns, and summer students, develops budgets, assigns priorities in a changing environment, and approves work plans.

Typically attained by; A university degree in Environmental Planning or similar relevant discipline with three (3) years of relevant experience. Incumbent must have a valid NWT Class 5 driver's license.

Equivalencies; A Diploma in Environmental Planning or similar relevant discipline with five (5) years of relevant experience. Incumbent must have a valid NWT Class 5 driver's license.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

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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

[email protected]

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

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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 # 28087

Closing Date:  Aug 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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