Organization: Wekeezhii Land and Water Board http://wlwb.ca
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
The Wek’čezhěi Land and Water Board (WLWB)
The WLWB is a highly-respected organizati
on 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 residents of Wek’čezhěi,
Northwest Territories and for all Canadians.
The Environmental Regulatory Specialist
We are seeking an energetic and highly organized individual to conduct
reviews and assessments of major applications for land and water use
in the Wek’čezhěi Region. The Environmental Regulatory Specialist:
• administers and coordinates land use permits, water licenses, and
environmental management plans for mining, municipal, and other
developments
• coordinates public reviews of land and/or water use applications
• coordinates the development of staff reports, preliminary screening
reports, land-use permits, water licenses and reasons for decision
• presents recommendations for Board review and approval
• monitors compliance with water licence and land use permit conditions, and
• contributes to ongoing improvement initiatives for regulatory processes.
The Candidate
You have a university degree in environmental science, engineering, or
a related discipline with relevant work experience, preferably
including exposure to the northern industrial development sectors. You
have:
• knowledge of regulatory, environmental, technical, and scientific
review processes
• knowledge of eco-management theories and practices and legislation,
agreements and policies
• familiarity with scientific and technical issues related to northern
environmental management
• strong project management skills, and
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Equivalencies will be considered. Knowledge of water quality
principles would be considered an asset.
Please send a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience by
5:00 PM on April 21, 2015 in confidence to:
The WLWB Human Resources Committee
c/o NorthWays Consulting
northwayscareers@northwestel.net
We thank all those that apply, however, only those candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted.