Environment Specialist, Transportation (Kuujjuaq)

Environment Specialist, Transportation (Kuujjuaq)

31 Jul
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Kativik Regional Government
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Kuujjuaq

31 Jul

Kativik Regional Government

Kuujjuaq

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction
over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking
to recruit a professional and motivated candidate to work in Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of;
Environment Specialist, Transportation
Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, Transportation, the Workplace Specialist,
Transportation will be working to ensure the compliance of environmental laws and
regulations throughout the 14 airports and maritime infrastructures in Nunavik. More
specifically, the Environmental Specialist will:

- Provide assistance, expertise and training in environment in general for the 14

airports and marinas.
- Provide guidance to Transportation Department employees when an accidental spill

occurs at one of the 14 airports or marinas and participate in the management of the
database of contaminated soils, accidental and historical spill events, ongoing and
completed remediation projects.

- Conduct annual environmental inspections and audits in all KRG Airports and

marinas and provide recommendations on the appropriate applicable corrective
measures.

- Provide assistance and training with handling, storage and disposal of dangerous

goods and residual waste.
- Implement environmental plans, policies, and standardized procedures to oversee

operational activities at airports and marinas and ensure regulatory compliance of
the Transportation Department employees and activities.

- Plan and participate in the implementation of environmental emergency action plans

and plan environmental emergency exercises.




- Participate to other environmental programs or committees including airport wildlife

management, marine protection, dust suppressant and glycol management;
- Perform any other duties as required.

Required qualifications:
- University degree in environmental studies or in a related field. An equivalent

combination of a strong educational background, technical training and relevant work
experience may be considered.

- Minimum 2 years experience in a related field (environmental field work experiences

would be considered an asset);
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with limited supervision;
- Strong teamwork and relationship management competencies;
- Good understanding of Aboriginal issues and the North in general is considered an

asset;
- Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:

Inuktitut, English and French;
- Working knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office);
- Ability to travel frequently throughout Nunavik.

Place of work:
Salary:
Other benefits:
Hybrid with travel to Nunavik
Min; $63,716.38/year, Max: $109,329.22/year (Class 10)
Travel expenses and accommodation paid while working in
Nunavik
SPP: 6.25% employer, 4% employee.
Group Insurance
Vacation: 20 days/year
Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec
Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.Only candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.

📌 Environment Specialist, Transportation (Kuujjuaq)
🏢 Kativik Regional Government
📍 Kuujjuaq

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