Director, Environmental Protection & Waste Management
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
Are you interested in joining the ECC Senior Management Team in Yellowknife to provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight to protect, conserve and enhance the Northwest Territories' (NWT) air, land and water? This dynamic leadership role includes the following program areas; hazardous waste; spill response and coordination; contaminated sites regulatory; contaminated sites management including assessment, remediation and monitoring; Giant Mine Remediation Project; and waste reduction, diversion, residual waste management, and greening government.
You will also have the opportunity to identify collaboration and engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders in the creation of new approaches and innovative solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and expertise in engineering and science principles and policies that are used to manage waste and contaminated sites. Some of the key qualifications include:
- Strong leadership, negotiation and strategic skills.
- Expert facilitation, communication and presentation abilities.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of northern air, land, and water management principles and issues.
- A graduate degree in a relevant engineering, geoscience or science discipline with a minimum of 10 years of progressive, directly related experience, at least seven years of which have been in a managerial position.
- Relevant engineering disciplines include environmental, chemical, and mining; relevant geoscience disciplines include geology, geochemistry, and hydrogeology; and relevant science disciplines include environmental science and chemistry.
- Directly related experience include the following: contaminated sites assessment, remediation and monitoring; spill response; waste reduction, diversion and waste management (including hazardous waste); and air quality.
- Equivalencies include:
- A bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering, geoscience or science discipline with a minimum of 12 years of progressive, directly related experience, at least seven years of which have been in a managerial position.
- A PhD in a relevant engineering, geoscience or science discipline with a minimum of 8 years of progressive, directly related experience, at least seven years of which have been in a managerial position.
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
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 # 28434
Closing Date: October 21, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $73.31 per hour to $104.73 per hour (approximately $142,955 - $204,224.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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