Ecology North is looking for a creative and dynamic Environmental Education Project Officer to start immediately.  The successful candidate will contribute to diverse environmental initiatives in the realms of climate change adaptation and mitigation, local food production, waste reduction, water stewardship, and environmental education. The Project Officer will help with a variety of environmental projects, depending on the individual’s preferences and aptitudes. Projects include: delivering youth sessions or workshops, developing and/or providing constructive criticism on communications materials on a variety of subjects and promoting waste reduction, water stewardship, local food production and nature appreciation.  We are looking for a highly motivated and productive self-starter. Skills in communications, and youth work will be considered a strong asset. 

This position is a full‐time one-year contract with possible extension, depending on performance evaluation and available funding. 

Please submit your cover letter and resume by Thursday, 2nd September by e‐mail or in person to:  

 Ecology North  

admin@ecologynorth.ca  

867‐873-6019  

5016 50th Ave, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2P3 

Anticipated start date:  Thursday, 9th September.  

 To learn more about the position, please visit http://www.ecologynorth.ca/ 

A university or college degree or equivalent experience. 

Ecology North is a charitable, non-profit organization that was formed in 1971 to support sound environmental decision-making on an individual, community and regional level. Our mission is to bring people and knowledge together for a healthy northern environment. We are located in downtown Yellowknife, and have a mandate to work throughout the NWT and northern Canada.

Ecology North is a small team and we all contribute to the overall success of our mission and vision statements, and contribute to the overall operations of the organization.