Project Assessment Analyst in Yellowknife

Limited Competition: This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions. Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service.

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: The Project Assessment Analyst is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager of Project Assessment. The position works within an evolving legislative and policy framework comprising land and resource legislation, land claims and case law pertaining to development and protection of lands and resources and the management of impacts on people and cultures. The Analyst provides cross-cutting expert advice and analysis related to the environmental assessment of NWT and transboundary resource development projects as well as operational policies and procedures for management of the GNWT's role in environmental assessments. The Manager relies on the Analyst's advice to ensure that across departments, the GNWT has undertaken sufficiently rigorous evidence-based approaches across departments in carrying out EAs and generating reports and recommendations in support of final decisions for federal and territorial Ministers' approvals of EAs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis throughout environmental assessments to ensure potential project impacts have been assessed, effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures have been considered, and to make recommendations concerning additional mitigations required to prevent or minimize anticipated impacts.
• Facilitates GNWT and Federal Government information sharing and consensus building on complex regulatory and project assessment requirements to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to EA decision-making process at the highest political levels.
• Coordinate the synthesis of all assessment information related to EAs of resource development projects/proposals to ensure a knowledgeable, consistent, and coordinated approach to EA procedures and contributes to the Division's role in supporting the Minister in his/her delivery of delegated 'federal minister' responsibilities.

Key Qualifications:

Master's degree in a discipline or sub discipline of biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, geography, environmental science, natural resource management, law, or related fields of study along with three years of experience in environmental assessment or environmental management, legislative and policy analysis and development, and project management.

Term Position: This job opening is for a one (1) year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check: Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

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.

Transfer Assignments: Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information: Job Opening ID # 28325. Closing Date: September 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time.

Salary Information: The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.