Regional Superintendent, North Slave

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Regional Senior Manager to provide strategic direction and leadership for Yellowknife operations. You will guide the integrated delivery of wildlife management, conservation, climate change, forest and wildfire management, and land administration at regional and community levels.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the northern environment and Indigenous rights, plus a proven track record in leading teams, negotiating priorities, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Natural Resources or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with 3 years in a management capacity overseeing resources.
• Strong leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of Indigenous rights and northern land and resource issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for North Slave Regional Operations.
• Oversee wildlife management, conservation, climate change, forest and wildfire management, and land administration.
• Develop strategies and plans for integrated service delivery at regional and community levels.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Environmental review knowledge

Indigenous rights awareness

Law enforcement knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Budget & resources

Education

Master's degree in Natural Resources

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

Diploma in Natural Resources

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 joining the ECC Regional Senior Management Team in Yellowknife? You will have an opportunity to provide strategic direction and leadership for managing regional operations. This role will develop strategies and plans for integrated delivery of all departmental programs and services within the combined functional areas comprised of wildlife management, conservation, climate change, forest management, wildfire management, protected area management, environmental protection, environmental assessment, water resource management and management and administration of public lands at the regional and community level.

This position provides effective leadership, direction, decision-making, and oversight to the North Slave Regional Operations team in the execution of departmental wildlife management, conservation, climate change, forest management, wildfire management, protected area management, environmental protection, environmental assessment, water resource management and management and administration of public lands.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the northern environment within which the GNWT's land, water, wildlife, forest and resource management administrative and legal obligations are carried out and possess the ability to provide strategic direction and leadership that is reflective of departmental goals, objectives and priorities.

Some of the key qualifications include:

• Strong leadership, negotiation and strategic skills.
• Knowledge of the environmental review process, cumulative environmental effects assessment, conservation planning and sustainable development concepts.
• Knowledge of the history, culture, political and economic aspirations of Indigenous people and other Northerners and of land and water rights and land use.
• Knowledge of law enforcement practices, departmental enforcement policies, judicial process.
• A post-secondary Diploma in Natural Resources, Land Management or Environmental Management (Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program), with a minimum of 7 years' experience, including three years in a management capacity, overseeing human and financial resources.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Land Management or Environmental Management (Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program), with a minimum of 5 years' experience, including three years in a management capacity, overseeing human and financial resources.
• A Master's in Natural Resources, Land Management or Environmental Management (Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program), with a minimum of 3 years' experience, including three years in a management capacity, overseeing human and financial resources.
  

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.