Petroleum Resources Specialist
Job Summary
Department Information
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.
- Stakeholder engagement 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 (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27060
Closing Date: November 18, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $ 116,259.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.
Application Assistance
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