YELLOWKNIFE (February 19 2015) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Lands is responding to the 17th Legislative Assembly’s decentralization priority by offering meaningful opportunities for capacity-building jobs in regional centers and communities.

Recognizing the essential role the Department’s inspection services play in responsible and sustainable development for communities and the territory, the Department of Lands has launched a Training and Development Program for five entry-level Resource Management Officer positions (also known as inspectors). These newly-created three-year term positions will be stationed in the Department’s five regional offices: Inuvik, Norman Wells, Fort Simpson, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. Recruitment for the program is currently underway and is expected to be complete later this spring.

“When the Department of Lands was established on April 1, 2014, I committed to provide new resources for additional inspection services,” said Minister of Lands Robert C. McLeod. “This training program will give successful candidates the education and experience to position themselves for permanent inspector positions within the Department of Lands or other government or non-government organizations.”

This new Training and Development program is designed to allow individuals to pursue careers in the resource management field using their on-the-land skills. By participating in the program, the candidates will become familiar with all aspects of their job function. The program will use a combination of formal education, GNWT and departmental courses, on-the-job training, mentoring and self-directed learning. The length of the training plan will vary depending on each candidate’s education and experience.

Once the candidate completes the program, they will meet the basic qualifications for higher level posts such as the Resource Management Officer II position. Their role in ensuring companies’ compliance with legislation and the specific terms and conditions of authorizations will be essential to the Department of Lands and Northwest Territories regulators.

This new structure supports the Department’s efforts to build local capacity, Aboriginal employment and aligns with the priorities of the Government of the Northwest Territories.

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