Senior Program Analyst
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 Senior Program Analyst supports the development, review, and implementation of legislation, policies, and programs related to public land management in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Based in Fort Smith and reporting to a Manager, the role provides technical and strategic advice to ensure land programs align with legal and policy frameworks.
The position acts as a subject-matter expert on complex land issues, advising government departments and regional offices on land acquisition, use, and disposal. It also contributes to policy development, ensures consistency in program implementation, and communicates key policy updates to stakeholders.
Working within the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC), the role supports sustainable and transparent land management. The Land Management and Administration Division oversees land tenure, valuation, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
The job operates in a complex environment shaped by diverse land ownership types (public, Indigenous, federal, private), regulatory systems, Indigenous rights, and land claim agreements. The Analyst must understand this context and apply multiple laws, agreements, and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads the development, review, evaluation and implementation of land policies, programs and initiatives.
- Provides expert advice on the interpretation of legislation, regulations and policies.
- Develops and implements operational manuals, policies, guidelines, directives and standard operating procedures for the Division and Department.
- Oversees provision of support to the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs with respect to land issues and exchanges related to Land, Resources, and Self- Government Agreements and Negotiations.
Key Qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree in Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Public Policy or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience, including land and resource management and project management or strategic planning experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8029
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@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 two (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
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 # 27781
Closing Date: May 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
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 $7,273.
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