Department: Environment and Climate Change

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

Located in Fort Simpson and reporting to the Manager, Wildlife and Environment, the RRO III is responsible for the management and, delivery and administration of all departmental programs and services relating to natural resource management throughout the entire region.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Seasoned technical writing skills (English) and high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community- based resources organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports, proposals).
• Extensive management experience and skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other government and non-government organizations within the region.
• Considerable human resource management and supervision skills are required to oversee permanent, casual and seasonal staff.
• Extensive knowledge of resource harvesting techniques and activities in the region.
• Detailed knowledge of wildlife populations in the region including seasonal movement, habitat, reproduction cycles and community use of key species.
• Specialized in resource management practices and resource development techniques.
• Knowledge of a variety of resource sectors including minerals, oil and gas, forestry, land claim developments, and Indigenous traditional activities.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Graduation from a recognized two-year College Diploma program (e.g., Renewable Resource Management Technology) or similar advanced vocational program, and 5 years progressively more responsible experience in the renewable resource sector with related management and administration experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
[email protected]

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

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