This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.

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.
 

Located in Fort Simpson, the Resource Management Officer I reports directly to the Manager Resource Management. The position assists with several hundred inspections and investigations. The budget for these inspections will be approximately $250K per year. The position supports the management and administration of public lands in the Region by enforcing acts and regulations, authorizations, policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met related to resource management issues for the Region. The position regularly interacts with ECC divisions, other government agencies, resource management boards, industry, Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency, Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board, Aboriginal governments, special interest groups and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
¿    Knowledge of and ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures. Good organizational and time management abilities. 
¿    Knowledge of land use or land management and environment. Knowledge of organizational structure and management relationships. 
¿    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines. 
¿    Ability to work with people in an effective, tactful manner. 
¿    Knowledge of survival techniques, radio use and map reading. 
¿    Requires knowledge of safety procedures and operation around both fixed-winged and rotary-winged aircraft. This knowledge is important as transportation to remote sites will primarily be done by these modes of transportation. 
¿    Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.  

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 
Typically the above is obtained through a grade 12 education and a minimum of 1 year of experience in working in the environment, land use or land management fields. 
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be eligible to enter a recognized Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program.  
A valid class 5 driver's license is required.
A medical clearance to confirm fitness to perform physical requirements of the position will also be required.  
A Boating License and Firearms Acquisition Certificate would be considered assets

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 288-0334
Fax (867) 695-3100
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.