Waste Reduction Advisor
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
Are you looking for an adventure? Are you an environmental professional looking for a change of pace, and to break away from the hustle and bustle of a big city? Then why not check out the spectacular Northwest Territories (NWT).
Calling environmental professionals with a passion for finding creative solutions to reduce and divert waste. Join our team in Yellowknife as a Waste Reduction Advisor and take advantage of the northern adventurer's paradise with the NWT's rugged terrain, midnight sun, and world-class aurora borealis. This position is located in Yellowknife.
The Waste Reduction Advisor (Advisor) works onsite developing, implementing and evaluating source reduction and waste diversion strategies, legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and initiatives for the NWT and for developing, implementing and coordinating policies to facilitate the greening of government operations for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). For more information on the required roles and responsibilities please read the attached job description.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering or related field, with three (3) years of related experience.
Related field of education can include degrees in Environmental Management, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Design, and Industrial Ecology.
Related experience can include Sustainability or Environmental Policy Advisor, Circular Economy or Waste Prevention/Diversion Specialist Extended Producer Responsibility Advisor, or Waste Expert.
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.
Waste Reduction Advisor
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
Are you looking for an adventure? Are you an environmental professional looking for a change of pace, and to break away from the hustle and bustle of a big city? Then why not check out the spectacular Northwest Territories (NWT).
Calling environmental professionals with a passion for finding creative solutions to reduce and divert waste. Join our team in Yellowknife as a Waste Reduction Advisor and take advantage of the northern adventurer's paradise with the NWT's rugged terrain, midnight sun, and world-class aurora borealis. This position is located in Yellowknife.
The Waste Reduction Advisor (Advisor) works onsite developing, implementing and evaluating source reduction and waste diversion strategies, legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and initiatives for the NWT and for developing, implementing and coordinating policies to facilitate the greening of government operations for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). For more information on the required roles and responsibilities please read the attached job description.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering or related field, with three (3) years of related experience.
Related field of education can include degrees in Environmental Management, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Design, and Industrial Ecology.
Related experience can include Sustainability or Environmental Policy Advisor, Circular Economy or Waste Prevention/Diversion Specialist Extended Producer Responsibility Advisor, or Waste Expert.
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.