Petroleum Resources Specialist

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Inuvik seeks a Petroleum Resources Specialist to enhance economic development through the implementation of the Petroleum Resources Strategy. The role requires strong knowledge of legislation pertinent to petroleum development, effective negotiation skills, and relevant educational background in Earth Sciences or Geological Engineering. Applicants should have three to five years of related experience and capabilities in written communication and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressively related experience in petroleum resource development.
• Experience in phases of the petroleum development life cycle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of the Petroleum Resources Strategy.
• Provides technical input into regulatory, land use and policy initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation relevant to petroleum resource development

Negotiating and consensus-building skills

Written and verbal communications skills

Knowledge of geological concepts and economic theory

Education

Undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Department: Industry, Tourism and Investment

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.

Job Information

Scope.

The Petroleum Resources Specialist (Specialist) is located in Inuvik and reports to the Manager, Petroleum Resources (Manager) and is part of a team of planning and technical professionals. The Specialist supports the implementation of the Petroleum Resources Strategy (PRS) and provides technical input into regulatory, land use and policy initiatives. The mandate of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is to promote economic self-sufficiency through the responsible development of Northwest Territories (NWT) mineral and petroleum resources and the development of natural resource industries to create a prosperous, diverse and sustainable economy for the benefit of all NWT residents. The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Division (MPRD) develops and delivers policy, programs and services related to minerals and petroleum exploration and development, transportation to market, and the management of resource tenure associated with mineral and petroleum subsurface resource rights for public lands in the NWT.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of legislation, regulation and policies relevant to petroleum resource development.Knowledge of the operating environment and structure of the Canadian and NWT petroleum exploration and development sectors and of resource development, Indigenous relations issues and environmental issues and assessment.
• Knowledge of geological concepts and economic theory,
• Knowledge of public policy theory and principles, development, analysis and evaluation and their application to petroleum resource development.
• Knowledge of land claims, self-government agreements, negotiations for settlement of land claims.
• Knowledge of computer applications (MS Office Suite) and internet applications
• Knowledge of interest-based and position-based negotiations skills and strategies
• Negotiating and consensus-building skills.
• Written and verbal communications skills.

Typically attained by.

• An undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering or a related field plus three to five years of progressively related experience.

Assets include:
Experience in one or more of the phases of the petroleum development life cycle (i.e., exploration through remediation).

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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