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
The position supports the management and administration of public lands in the Region by enforcing acts and regulations, authorizations, policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met related to resource management issues for the Region. The position regularly interacts with ECC divisions, other government agencies, resource management boards, industry, Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency, Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board, Aboriginal governments, special interest groups and the public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations of hazardous materials spills.
- Knowledge of use, handling, containment and disposal of petroleum products, chemical
and other toxic wastes.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Typically, the above is obtained through the completion of a 2-year Diploma in a Natural
- Resources Program as well as 2 years of related resource management experience, including
- experience in safety, firearms and evidence collection and presentation.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.