Organization: Wek’čezhěi Land and Water Board http://wlwb.ca
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Executive Director
Wek’čezhěiLand and Water Board
Yellowknife, NWT
Working within an integrated resource management system across the
Mackenzie Valley, the Wek’čezhěi Land an
d Water Board (WLWB) is a
highly-respected organization with a collaborative and dynamic work
environment. We are focused on fulfilling our mandate to provide for
the conservation, development and utilization of land and water
resources for the optimum benefit of the residents of Wek’čezhěi, and
for all Canadians.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is
responsible for managing the activities of the WLWB; leading a team of
dedicated professionals; providing comprehensive advice and
recommendations on land and water use applications; overseeing the
land and water use review process; communicating with proponents,
residents, stakeholders and the public; and contributing to
collaborative initiatives for continuous regulatory improvement in the
Mackenzie Valley.
You have:
• proven leadership skills with a relevant post-secondary/graduate
degree and significant related experience
• a strong regulatory background
• exceptional communications, presentation and interpersonal skills
• the capacity to build lasting relationships, and
• the ability to respond to complex questions and inquiries.
Knowledge of the Tlicho language, culture and way of life would be
considered as assets. Equivalencies will be considered.
Salary Range: $105,000 – $124,000 plus additional allowances.
Benefits: Vacation Travel Assistance, pension plan, group health care,
generous leave allowances, relocation assistance and other benefits.
The City of Yellowknife provides a range of amenities including
high-level sport, cultural and arts facilities; a world class
education system; and abundant four seasons outdoor recreational
opportunities.
Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence by
Thursday,April 2, 2015 to the attention of:
Allan Twissell
NorthWays Consulting
e-mail: northwayscareers@northwestel.net
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this competition.
