The Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board (WLWB)
The 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 residents of Wek’èezhìi, 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’èezhìi 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