Project Assessment Analyst

Please note: The application deadline for this position is October 21 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Project Assessment Analyst to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change in Yellowknife.

This role helps shape how the GNWT assesses major resource development projects and their potential environmental, social and cultural impacts. You will bring together technical evidence, policy and regulatory requirements to support coordinated, well-informed decisions on projects within the NWT and those with transboundary impacts.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Project Assessment, you will provide expert analysis throughout environmental assessment processes, coordinate input from departments and other governments, and help develop GNWT positions, submissions and recommendations. The role works within a complex framework of land and resource legislation, land claims, Indigenous consultation requirements and evolving environmental assessment policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of environmental assessments, including project impacts, cumulative effects and proposed mitigation measures.
• Coordinate and synthesize technical information from GNWT departments and subject-matter experts into consolidated positions and submissions.
• Support GNWT and federal government information sharing and consensus-building on complex regulatory and assessment issues.
• Prepare briefing notes, decision papers, submissions and recommendations to support senior officials and Ministerial decision-making.
• Contribute to environmental assessment policies, standards, guidelines and procedures and identify opportunities to improve assessment practices.
• Support Crown consultation responsibilities and work with Indigenous governments, regulatory boards, federal agencies and other partners throughout assessment processes.

Qualifications

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A Master’s degree in a discipline or sub-discipline of biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, geography, environmental science, natural resource management, law, or a related field, combined with three years of experience in environmental assessment or environmental management, legislative and policy analysis and development, and project management.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

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:

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