##Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving radius of Hay River, NT.

##Department Information

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.

##Job Information

The Agriculture and Commercial Food Development Analyst position is located in Hay River. The Analyst is the Territorial expert on the development of the agricultural and commercial food development sectors of the Northwest Territories (NWT) economy, which include commercial fisheries and food processing. The Analyst is responsible for the development of legislation and regulations; strategic initiatives; and facilitating the development of the northern agriculture and food processing industry programs and businesses and works in cooperation with regional staff and officials of other governments, including the Federal Government, to deliver programs through multi and bi-lateral agreements. The incumbent makes recommendations on multi and bi-lateral agreements signed with Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada as and when required. The Analyst monitors the budget and ensures projects funded through the bi-lateral cost-shared contribution programs comply with program priorities.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures pertinent to agriculture, food development, food processing, farm and food development safety and commercial fishing;
• Knowledge of agricultural production standards in such areas as agricultural land and water use management, waste disposal, pesticide use and animal handling;
• Knowledge of First Nation groups, land claim issues, and resource development activities throughout the NWT
• Knowledge of production and management techniques associated with land clearing, livestock and poultry management, and crop production
• Knowledge of commercial fisheries and related business development practices.

Typically attained by

The acquisition of an undergraduate degree in agri-business, animal sciences, resource management or a similar relevant discipline, and; At least five years of progressive directly related experience in agriculture, commercial food development and project management.
A graduate degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education (at least two years of academic studies) in the above fields along with eight years of progressive directly related experience, will be considered.

Equivalencies may include

• Diploma in agri-business, animal sciences, resource management or a similar relevant discipline, eight years of progressive directly related experience in agriculture, commercial food development and project management.
• Masters degree in agri-business, animal sciences, resource management or a similar relevant discipline, and; At least three years of progressive directly related experience in agriculture, commercial food development and project management.

##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 (867) 875-8086
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.