Director of Environmental Protection

Lead vital environmental initiatives with the Government of the Northwest Territories as the Director of Environmental Protection and Waste Management in Yellowknife. Focus on air quality, hazardous waste, and the Giant Mine Remediation Project.

This role demands a strategic leader to oversee significant environmental protection programs within the Department of Environment and Climate Change. You will manage a diverse division, develop policies, and provide advisory support to senior government officials. Building partnerships with Indigenous and governmental entities is crucial for the success and sustainability of programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for diverse environmental protection programs

• Develop legislation and regulations within the Division's mandate

• Advise senior policymakers, including Minister and Cabinet committees

• Oversee remediation initiatives like the Giant Mine Project

• Manage relationships with Indigenous and government partners

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or Science

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience, 7 years in management

• Expertise in contaminated sites and waste management

• Skills in regulatory compliance and monitoring

• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships

Become a key figure in shaping environmental policy while managing critical waste management programs in the Northwest Territories.