Manager, Climate Change

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Environment and Climate Change, invites applications for a senior role to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of climate change strategies, policies, programs and initiatives in the Climate Change Unit.

The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees and extensive experience in strategy or policy development, leadership and supervisory roles, with a proven ability to coordinate cross‑jurisdictional efforts and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Completion of a master’s degree in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences, public administration and planning, with 5+ years related experience including 3 years in strategy or policy development and 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees the development, implementation and management of strategies, action plans, policies, programs and initiatives related to climate change.
• Oversees climate and climate change knowledge collection, analysis, research, information.
• Oversees climate information and outreach.
• Leads and oversees the development and coordination of climate change adaptation initiatives, programs and projects on behalf of the GNWT.
• Oversees the assessment and inclusion of climate change considerations in GNWT decision making and in submissions to regulatory boards.
• Leads the management of human and financial resources of the Climate Change Unit.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Diploma

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

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

Are you interested in leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of climate change strategies, policies, programs and initiatives? This position oversees the Climate Change Unit within the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) to ensure there is a cohesive territorial approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation throughout the NWT.

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Leads and oversees the development, implementation and management of strategies, action plans, policies, programs and initiatives related to climate change.
• Oversees climate and climate change knowledge collection, analysis, research, information.
• Oversees climate information and outreach.
• Leads and oversees the development and coordination of climate change adaptation initiatives, programs and projects on behalf of the GNWT.
• Oversees the assessment and inclusion of climate change considerations in GNWT decision making and in submissions to regulatory boards.
• Leads the management of human and financial resources of the Climate Change Unit.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of northern climate change mitigation and adaptation issues and climate change programs and approaches. Some of the key qualifications include:

• Demonstrated project management and analytical skills
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Completion of a master's degree in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of five (5) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of seven (7) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.
• Completion of a diploma in social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences (chemistry, biology, or general environmental science), public administration and planning, along with a minimum of nine (9) years related experience, including three (3) years in strategy or policy development and two (2) years in a supervisory role, preferably, in both government and private industry.

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.