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Description
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. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
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
Located in Yellowknife, the Senior Advisor is the GNWT's lead on the Knowledge Agenda and promotion of technology and innovation.
Working with territorial and federal government departments, Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations, communities, academic institutions and industry, the position is responsible for:
- Developing long term strategic research initiatives and opportunities;
- Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive Northwest Territories (NWT) and northern knowledge policy;
- Advocating and encouraging scientific research of interest/concern to the NWT;
- Developing and maintaining effective contacts with research agencies and organizations, governments, industries and businesses
- Developing and implementing strategies to expand research partnerships between research agencies and government departments;
- Promoting community-driven research strategies and community involvement in research;
- Supporting departments to integrate knowledge priorities into strategic and business planning processes;
- Developing and implementing strategies and plans to attract researchers and build GNWT knowledge capacity;
- Providing advice on knowledge programming and initiatives to Senior Management and Ministers;
- Representing the ECC and the GNWT at the regional, national and international level.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of a PhD degree in a discipline relevant to northern culture, health, environment, ecosystems or communities followed by at least five (5) years of experience that includes a strong record of accomplishment in a research/academic setting, preparation of grant and funding proposals, policy development, strategic planning, community engagement and project management.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 2-year term.
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25378
Closing Date: July 22, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $58.88 per hour (approximately $114, 816 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.