Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program Coordinator (2-Year Term)
Job Summary
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 Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program Coordinator (Coordinator) plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates the NWT CIMP's financial and funding processes, developing synergies within the division.
The Coordinator works collaboratively with colleagues within ECC, and regularly collaborates with GNWT colleagues and external partners (e.g., Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations, federal government departments, Renewable Resource Boards, and universities).
The Coordinator is responsible to deliver, evaluate and refine NWT CIMP's funding process for cumulative impact monitoring and research projects. Time spent engaging with program partners requires concentration, judgment, tact and mental effort. The Coordinator is required to build and maintain professional working relationships with all program partners and contribute to development of capacity through collaborative working relationships. The Coordinator provides interpretation, advice and guidance to clients on program requirements to complete funding requests, ensure compliance with legislation and funding arrangements, the timely and accurate transfer of funds to all program partners, and the resolution of conflicts.
This position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The incumbent would be required to live and work in Yellowknife, NT. A hybrid/remote work plan is not a possibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Implements NWT CIMP priorities, plans, initiatives and correspondence in conjunction with Unit staff and program partners.
- Leads the administration of funding agreements and arrangements.
- Supports funding partners to fulfill their financial administration obligations.
- Maintains NWT CIMP's Information Management System (IMS).
Key Requirements
- A high school diploma and Administration Certificate or Project Management Certificate, with a minimum of two [2] years of direct and progressive work experience.
- Assets include (and should be clearly noted on your resume):
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and conducting accounting.
- Experience working with funding agreements in the North.
- Experience traveling and working with remote communities and small Indigenous organizations.
- Experience with GNWT's financial system, SAM.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2-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 # 27461
Closing Date: February 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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