Impact Assessment Advisor

Position Title: Impact Assessment Advisor

Department: Lands and Resources

Reports To: Director, Lands and Resources

Location: Inuvik, NT

Employment Type: Full-time, 3-year term position with the possibility of renewal (Occasional travel is required for this role.)

Reporting to the Director of Lands and Resources, the Impact Assessment Advisor provides technical, strategic, and coordination support to the Gwich’in Tribal Council on environmental and impact assessment processes. The role will seek to advance the protection of Gwich’in rights, lands, waters, wildlife, and communities. The Advisor will provide critical review and analysis of proposed development projects affecting the Gwich’in Settlement Region (GSR) or Gwich’in rights and interests.

The Advisor will develop recommendations and strategies to reduce undesired effects while maximizing benefits for Gwich’in. The role supports sustainable development in the GSR in line with Gwich’ininterests. It is responsible for ensuring Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge, community perspectives, and environmental priorities are effectively integrated into decision‑making by leadership and regulatory boards, while promoting responsible development and long‑term stewardship of the human and natural environment.

• Collaborate with GTC’s EA technical lead consultant and support the provision of technical and strategic advice to GTC on major Environmental Assessment (EA) and Impact Assessment (IA) processes affecting the Gwich’in Settlement Region (GSR).
• Support the review and evaluation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), technical reports, baseline studies, public review comments, and supporting documents for major projects, including but not limited to the Mackenzie Valley Highway, Grays Bay Road and Port Project, and closure and reclamation projects.
• Assist GTC’s EA technical lead in assessing potential environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts of proposed developments on Gwich’in rights, traditional land use, wildlife, water resources, and community well‑being.
• Coordinate GTC's participation in federal, territorial, and regional environmental assessment and regulatory review processes.
• Coordinate with other Gwich'in affiliates and partners on the identification of concerns and evidence to both support GTC's submissions and confirm they are current/representative of Gwich’in interests.
• Represent GTC at environmental assessment hearings, technical meetings, workshops, and consultation sessions with project proponents, regulators, government agencies, and other relevant participants to the process.
• Liaise with federal, territorial, and Indigenous governments, regulatory and Gwich’in co‑management boards, project proponents, consultants, and Gwich’in communities to ensure Gwich’in perspectives are incorporated into decision‑making.
• Support the integration of Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge and traditional land‑use information into environmental assessment and project planning, while respecting community protocols and confidentiality.
• Review closure, reclamation, and environmental monitoring plans to ensure long‑term environmental protection and alignment with Gwich’in priorities, rights and interests.
• Conduct research and stay current on environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practices relevant to environmental assessments in the Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, Nunavut, and Canada.
• Prepare or assist in the development of technical reviews, briefing notes, recommendations, and submissions on behalf of GTC for senior leadership, councils, and regulatory boards.
• Develop reports, presentations, and communication materials to inform Gwich’in, GTC leadership, Gwich’in communities and Participants, the…