Environmental Assessment & Policy Analyst

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern living allowance

Pension plan

Health/dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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 shapes how major resource development projects are assessed for environmental, social and cultural impacts and requires coordinating policy, regulatory and technical inputs to support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Manager of Project Assessment, you will provide expert analysis across assessment processes, coordinate input

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a discipline related to environmental assessment, plus three years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of environmental assessments, including impacts and proposed mitigation.
• Coordinate and synthesize technical information from GNWT departments into positions and submissions.
• Support information sharing and consensus-building on regulatory issues.
• Prepare briefing notes, submissions and recommendations for senior officials.
• Contribute to environmental assessment policies, standards and procedures.
• Support Crown consultation with Indigenous governments and regulatory boards.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Policy analysis

Project management

Education

Master's degree in biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, geography, environmental science, natural resource management, law, or related field

Job description

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 shapes how major resource development projects are assessed for environmental, social and cultural impacts and requires coordinating policy, regulatory and technical inputs to support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Manager of Project Assessment, you will provide expert analysis across assessment processes, coordinate input