Job Responsibility:

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 workplace for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Regional Environmental Coordinator is located in Hay River and is accountable to manage and deliver strategies and programs designed to ensure that the Department of Environment and Climate Change 's regional environmental management objectives are met, including planning, coordinating and implementing regional environmental management programs (hazardous substances, hazards and solid waste management, air quality and environmental assessment);

The knowledge, skills and abilities, required for the position are:

- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental management practices and standards, in a territorial context.
- Specialized knowledge of environmental management practices and techniques (i.e. spill response, safe handling of hazardous substances and wastes, contaminated site management, air quality monitoring, land and water use);




- Knowledge of applicable federal and territorial legislation related to environmental management and assessment in the NWT.
- Strong oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to express ideas;
- Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a cooperative environment.
- Working knowledge of computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, database).
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically attained by:

A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the natural science disciplines and three years relevant experience, including program planning and delivery and environmental or socio-economic impact assessments.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only: Hay River HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1 Tel View phone number on ca.edajobs.com View email address on ca.edajobs.com Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Regional Environmental Coordinator (Hay River)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Hay River