Director, Climate Change, Cumulative Impacts and Knowledge
Top Benefits
About the role
Please note: The application deadline for this position is March 31 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Director, Climate Change, Cumulative Impacts and Knowledge to provide strategic leadership on climate policy, environmental monitoring, and research initiatives that shape the future of environmental stewardship in the Northwest Territories.
This senior leadership role supports the Department of Environment and Climate Change in advancing programs and policies that promote sustainable development while protecting and enhancing the NWT environment for the benefit of all residents.
About the Role
The Director provides strategic advice to senior leadership and government decision-makers on climate change, cumulative impacts, and environmental knowledge initiatives.
The position also provides oversight of key GNWT initiatives, including:
- The NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (CIMP), which supports environmental monitoring and research across the territory
- The GNWT Knowledge Agenda, advancing research and evidence-based decision making
- GNWT climate change priorities within intergovernmental and interagency initiatives
This role ensures northern perspectives are strongly represented in environmental stewardship decisions that impact the territory.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Provide strategic advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister on climate change and environmental policy
- Brief Cabinet committees and Executive on issues related to climate change and cumulative impacts
- Lead the development and delivery of legislation, regulations, policies and programs related to environmental stewardship
- Oversee consultations with governments, partners and stakeholders and reconcile perspectives with GNWT policy
- Provide executive support for departmental planning, including business plans, main estimates and program development
- Provide expertise related to the NWT integrated regulatory system and cumulative effects of development
- Collaborate with departments, agencies and organizations to advance climate change initiatives
- Identify opportunities to leverage funding and secure external support for divisional initiatives
- Lead and direct divisional staff and resources to ensure priorities and budgets are achieved
Qualifications Required
- Completion of a Master's or Doctoral Degree in scientific or environmental management field, plus ten (10) years of progressive managerial experience, including a minimum of five (5) years as a manager responsible for strategy, policy development or research and monitoring.
Equivalencies may include:
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in scientific or environmental management field, plus twelve (12) years of progressive managerial experience, including a minimum of five (5) years as a manager responsible for strategy, policy development or research and monitoring.
Location
This position is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
The successful candidate will be required to live and work in Yellowknife. Hybrid or remote work arrangements are not available for this position.
Learn More
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit:
- GNWT Careers Benefits
- NWT Tourism
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.
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Director, Climate Change, Cumulative Impacts and Knowledge
Top Benefits
About the role
Please note: The application deadline for this position is March 31 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a Director, Climate Change, Cumulative Impacts and Knowledge to provide strategic leadership on climate policy, environmental monitoring, and research initiatives that shape the future of environmental stewardship in the Northwest Territories.
This senior leadership role supports the Department of Environment and Climate Change in advancing programs and policies that promote sustainable development while protecting and enhancing the NWT environment for the benefit of all residents.
About the Role
The Director provides strategic advice to senior leadership and government decision-makers on climate change, cumulative impacts, and environmental knowledge initiatives.
The position also provides oversight of key GNWT initiatives, including:
- The NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (CIMP), which supports environmental monitoring and research across the territory
- The GNWT Knowledge Agenda, advancing research and evidence-based decision making
- GNWT climate change priorities within intergovernmental and interagency initiatives
This role ensures northern perspectives are strongly represented in environmental stewardship decisions that impact the territory.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Provide strategic advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister on climate change and environmental policy
- Brief Cabinet committees and Executive on issues related to climate change and cumulative impacts
- Lead the development and delivery of legislation, regulations, policies and programs related to environmental stewardship
- Oversee consultations with governments, partners and stakeholders and reconcile perspectives with GNWT policy
- Provide executive support for departmental planning, including business plans, main estimates and program development
- Provide expertise related to the NWT integrated regulatory system and cumulative effects of development
- Collaborate with departments, agencies and organizations to advance climate change initiatives
- Identify opportunities to leverage funding and secure external support for divisional initiatives
- Lead and direct divisional staff and resources to ensure priorities and budgets are achieved
Qualifications Required
- Completion of a Master's or Doctoral Degree in scientific or environmental management field, plus ten (10) years of progressive managerial experience, including a minimum of five (5) years as a manager responsible for strategy, policy development or research and monitoring.
Equivalencies may include:
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in scientific or environmental management field, plus twelve (12) years of progressive managerial experience, including a minimum of five (5) years as a manager responsible for strategy, policy development or research and monitoring.
Location
This position is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
The successful candidate will be required to live and work in Yellowknife. Hybrid or remote work arrangements are not available for this position.
Learn More
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit:
- GNWT Careers Benefits
- NWT Tourism
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.