Project Assessment Analyst

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 170,836,000 - 204,075,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Project Assessment Analyst based in Yellowknife. You will provide cross-cutting expert analysis on environmental assessments of resource development projects and contribute to policy and procedure development within the GNWT.

You will work under the Manager of Project Assessment to ensure rigorous evidence-based approaches and timely reporting to support federal and territorial Ministers' approvals of EAs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, geography, environmental science, natural resource management, law, or related fields with 3 years of experience in environmental assessment or environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis throughout environmental assessments to ensure impacts are identified and mitigations are adequate.
• Facilitate GNWT and Federal information sharing and consensus on complex regulatory and project assessment requirements at high levels.
• Coordinate synthesis of all assessment information to support EA procedures and ministerial decisions.

Job description

Limited Competition

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

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee

Department Information

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 Project Assessment Analyst is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager of Project Assessment. The position works within an evolving legislative and policy framework comprising land and resource legislation, land claims and case law pertaining to development and protection of lands and resources and the management of impacts on people and cultures.

The Analyst provides cross-cutting expert advice and analysis related to the environmental assessment of NWT and transboundary resource development projects as well as operational policies and procedures for management of the GNWT's role in environmental assessments. The Manager relies on the Analysts' advice to ensure that across departments, the GNWT has undertaken sufficiently rigorous evidence-based approaches across departments in carrying out EAs and generating reports and recommendations in support of final decisions for federal and territorial Ministers' approvals of EAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis throughout environmental assessments to ensure potential project impacts have been assessed, effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures have been considered, and to make recommendations concerning additional mitigations required to prevent or minimize anticipated impacts.
• Facilitates GNWT and Federal Government information sharing and consensus building on complex regulatory and project assessment requirements to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to EA decision-making process at the highest political levels.
• Coordinate the synthesis of all assessment information related EAs of resource development projects/proposals to ensure a knowledgeable, consistent, and coordinated approach to EA procedures and contributes to the Division's role in supporting the Minister in his/her delivery of delegated "federal minister" responsibilities.

Key Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline or sub discipline of biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, geography, environmental science, natural resource management, law, or related fields of study along with three years of experience in environmental assessment or environmental management, legislative and policy analysis and development, and project management.

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.

Term Position

This job opening is for a one (1) year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

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

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

Equivalencies

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 # 28325

Closing Date: September 28, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

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.

Application Assistance

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