Senior Advisor, Legislation and Legal Affairs
About the role
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 Senior Advisor is called upon to provide advice and coordinate responses regarding the varied legal issues that arise related to legislation and departmental activities in general, and to recommend courses of action to mitigate risks, including recommending positions on litigation. The actions recommended can have a significant impact on the way the Department delivers programs. Recommendations also have potentially significant financial implications through provision of advice that may result in the Department avoiding costly lawsuits. Recommended actions often deal with issues that have a high public profile as well. This position works closely with the divisions responsible for implementation of the legislation and program delivery, as well as legislative drafters and legal counsel from the Department of Justice, and contract legal counsel where necessary.
Typically attained by:
This level of knowledge is most commonly acquired through an undergraduate degree in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
Equivalencies include:
- A master's degree in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of one (1) year experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
- A diploma in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Senior Advisor, Legislation and Legal Affairs
About the role
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 Senior Advisor is called upon to provide advice and coordinate responses regarding the varied legal issues that arise related to legislation and departmental activities in general, and to recommend courses of action to mitigate risks, including recommending positions on litigation. The actions recommended can have a significant impact on the way the Department delivers programs. Recommendations also have potentially significant financial implications through provision of advice that may result in the Department avoiding costly lawsuits. Recommended actions often deal with issues that have a high public profile as well. This position works closely with the divisions responsible for implementation of the legislation and program delivery, as well as legislative drafters and legal counsel from the Department of Justice, and contract legal counsel where necessary.
Typically attained by:
This level of knowledge is most commonly acquired through an undergraduate degree in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
Equivalencies include:
- A master's degree in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of one (1) year experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
- A diploma in a related field and a degree program in law (LLB/JD), as well as a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with law and legislation, experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of legislation, and experience in writing and researching formal advisory and decision documents.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
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
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.