Cumulative Impact Monitoring Scientist - 2 Year Term

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories seeks a Cumulative Impact Monitoring Scientist for a 2-year term position. This role involves managing environmental monitoring initiatives and providing expertise to support decision-making, requiring advanced education and significant experience in the field. The successful candidate will communicate findings that aid in resource management and participate in public and regulatory forums regarding environmental impact.

Benefits

Northern Allowance of $3,700

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive experience in environmental monitoring or related fields.
• Experience in remote field-based monitoring and community-based initiatives is an asset.
• Experience with Traditional Knowledge initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements cumulative impact monitoring and assessment initiatives.
• Provides expert advice and supports GNWT's intervention in environmental assessments.
• Communicates results to inform evidence-based resource management decisions.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Research

Cumulative effects assessment

Modeling

Education

Relevant research-based MSc or PhD

Undergraduate degree in a natural science discipline

Diploma in a natural science discipline

Tools

R programming language

GIS

Job description

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

The Cumulative Impact Monitoring Scientist (Scientist) is one of the Department's primary experts on quantitative cumulative impact monitoring, modeling, research and assessment. They work within a legislative, regulatory and policy framework, fulfilling GNWT's legislated responsibilities under Part 6 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA), the Gwich'in and Sahtú land claim agreements, the Tlicho land claim and self-government agreement to monitor environmental cumulative impacts, to understand regional environmental trends, and to facilitate the independent audit of the environmental regulatory system.

The Scientist develops, implements and refines the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Framework, which details how cumulative impacts are adaptively monitored, modelled and predicted, using new and existing scientific information. The Scientist provides interpretable results to decision-makers through this Framework, informing program partners of the results and developing predictive tools. The Scientist also represents GNWT, in presenting results in public hearings, and technical sessions, informing environmental impact review, environmental assessment, and water licence decisions.

The Scientist develops and implements adaptive cumulative impact monitoring initiatives, research projects and analysis, and communicates the results to meet the needs of program partners in making evidence-based resource management decisions. This requires ensuring scientifically sound approaches are applied and are technically compatible and comparable across regions, for long-term, regional analyses of cumulative impacts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements cumulative impact monitoring, modeling, research and assessment initiatives and studies.
• Establishes, maintains and enhances partnerships with researchers and subject matter experts.
• Provides expert advice and technical expertise.
• Supports the GNWT's intervention in Environmental Impact Assessment and Regulatory Hearings, land use planning and land claim negotiations initiatives.
• Contributes and provides expertise to the NWT CIMP funding process.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant research-based MSc or PhD in a natural science discipline, natural resources management, environmental science, biology, ecology, geography, or similar relevant discipline (including, but not limited to environmental studies, animal science, forest management, etc.)
• Two (2) years of direct, progressive experience in environmental monitoring, research, management, cumulative effects assessment, and/or environmental assessment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Assets include:
  Experience conducting remote field-based monitoring and research initiatives.
  Experience in Traditional Knowledge and community-based monitoring and research initiatives.
  Experience using R programming language (or similar) and GIS.
  Candidates with a relevant PhD who completed a minimum four-year program with sufficient external review, including proposal defence, comprehensive exams, and formal thesis defence.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 2 Year Term

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

• An undergraduate degree in a natural science discipline - natural resources management, environmental science, biology, ecology, geography, or similar relevant discipline and four (4) years of direct, progressive experience in environmental monitoring, research, management, cumulative effects assessment, and/or environmental assessment.
• A diploma in a natural science discipline and six (6) years of direct, progressive experience in environmental monitoring, research, management, cumulative effects assessment and/or environmental assessment
• Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #26622

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.