Environmental Regulatory Analyst

Department: Environment and Climate Change

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 Environmental Regulatory Analyst is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager, Environmental Impact Assessment (Manager). The Analyst delivers the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) mandate for sustainable resource management and environmental protection in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The position works closely with technical and professional staff in the Department to coordinate timely, effective and consistent multi-disciplinary reviews of environmental effects and analysis of regulatory applications and other authorizations required for resource development projects. The position is responsible for administering the Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Familiarity with the processes typically involved in resource extraction in the mining, oil and gas, and forestry sectors, and with their associated environmental and socio-economic effects.
2. Knowledge of environmental assessment legislation and processes, as they apply to permitting in the NWT, such as the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and Regulations, Waters Act and Regulations, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board processes, Inuvialuit Settlement Impact Screening processes. The incumbent should also have a working knowledge of other applicable federal or territorial legislation related to land use and environmental assessment in the NWT.
3. Ability to formulate recommendations to decision makers based on their knowledge of environmental principles related to resource development and environmental impacts.
4. Writing and editorial skills and command of the English language to convey concepts and recommendations.
5. Oral communication skills and ability to express ideas are required to effectively communicate the goals and objectives of programs, to consult and build relationships with colleagues and clients, to participate in committees, meetings and workshops; and to report results to senior managers.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a diploma in Political Science, Environmental Science, or other related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, including reviewing technical documents and participating in environmental and socio-economic impact assessment or environmental research, and preferably working with Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations.