Senior Strategic Advisor, Major Projects

2 weeks ago


Yellowknife, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time
Senior Strategic Advisor, Major Projects

Department: Environment and Climate Change

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

Located in Yellowknife and reports to the Manager of the Major Projects Unit within the Land Management and Administration (LMA) Division. The Senior Strategic Advisor supports the administration and management of public land for the development of complex and medium to high-risk projects in the Northwest Territories. These major projects include but are not limited to mineral exploration and mine development, oil and gas, and tourism operations.

In this role, you will:

  1. Provide expert technical advice on commercial, industrial, and other complex projects to the Division and senior management (e.g. assist with drafting application-specific lease terms and conditions; review project-specific management plans that require approval)
  2. Research, investigate, and synthesize information on land management for commercial, industrial, and other complex projects (e.g. review legislation, conduct risk assessments; review security estimates; use digital mapping systems)
  3. Manage the Division’s participation in the regulatory processes of major projects (e.g. Mackenzie Valley land use permitting)
  4. Represent the Division on Departmental matters related to major projects

Typically attained by:

A graduate degree in a discipline or subdiscipline of biophysical or natural sciences, social sciences, geography, environmental science, resource management, law, or related fields of study and three (3) years of relevant experience, including project management experience.

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