Senior Impact Assessment Officer

Nunavut Impact Review Board • Unknown, Canada • 4d ago

About The NIRB The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) is Nunavut’s environmental assessment agency. Its mission is to protect and promote the well-being of the Environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process, including responsibilities for assessing the potential impacts of proposed projects before any required permits, licenses and approvals can be granted. Using both traditional knowledge and recognized scientific methods, the NIRB assesses the potential biophysical and socio-economic impact of proposals, making recommendations and decisions about which projects may proceed.

The mandate of the NIRB includes: • To provide for certainty and clarity of rights to ownership and use of lands and resources, and the rights for Inuit to participate in decision-making concerning the use, management and conservation of land, water and resources, including the offshore; • To provide Inuit with wildlife harvesting rights and rights to participate in decision-making concerning wildlife harvesting; • To provide Inuit with financial compensation and means of participating in economic opportunities; and • To encourage self-resilience and the cultural and social well-being of Inuit.

Purpose of Position - TERM The Senior Impact Assessment Officer leads the impact assessments of proposed development projects (typically those of a more complex nature and/or of more public concern) and the monitoring programs for approved projects referred to the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) under Article 12 of the Nunavut Agreement and Part 3 of the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (NuPPAA). With a focus on managing the assessments and monitoring programs for major development projects, this position may act as a subject-matter expert when providing advice to senior management and the Board, ensuring that assessments are undertaken in a fair, inclusive and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leads the impact assessments of major development projects (typically projects that are more complex and/or of significant public concern) Drafts public correspondence, technical reports and recommendations on behalf of the NIRB Reviews technical documentation and comment submissions, delivering accessible and objective summaries, findings and recommendations Provides assistance to project proponents to ensure that studies and consultation programs are conducted in a sound manner consistent with accepted methods and techniques Solicits and utilizes traditional knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in impact assessment processes Conducts community-level consultation with potentially affected individuals, groups and organizations Supports the content planning and facilitation of community engagements, technical workshops and public hearings in a way that ensures the objectives of engagement process is achieved Leads the monitoring programs for approved major development projects

Other Duties and Responsibilities Provides technical advice and assistance to the Board and staff Coordinates with Communications department to support file management on the NIRB’s public registry, as needed Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Any other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with the provisions of the Nunavut Agreement and Nunavut Environmental assessment procedures and processes, as well as matters related to environmental legislation and regulations Subject matter and lines of inquiry regarding environmental assessment, biophysical, social and economic environments Environmental monitoring, mitigation and adaptive management strategies and techniques for a variety of development types Consultation strategies and project management techniques for coordinating and carrying out environmental assessments of project proposals The roles, mandates and authorities of Institutes of Public Government, government agencies, regulatory authorities and Designated Inuit Organizations within the natural resources, lands and environmental management regime of the Nunavut Settlement Area Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy

Efficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications

Education & Experience Graduate degree in Environmental Sciences and/or Natural Sciences or related area(s) in addition to 3 years’ experience in a similar position Alternative acceptable education & experience includes an Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies and/or Natural Sciences supplemented with 5 years’ work experience in progressively more senior positions having similar and scope of duties and work responsibilities

Mental & Physical Demands include:

Communication and consultation with regulatory agencies to deal with difficult issues that may be not agreed upon. Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines Difficult decisions regarding necessary actions on compliance issues

Frequent travel required, which may keep individual away from friends and family

Occasional exposure to cold temperatures, extended darkness/daylight hours and extreme weather conditions Travel to various locations and within Nunavut for meetings, in a variety of vehicles , consultations and other NIRB activities which may involve possible exposure to hazardous weather conditions, elevated noise levels and travel.

Compensation and Benefits Compensation will be commensurate of the successful candidate’s level of education, knowledge and experience pertaining to the role. The salary range for this role is: $104,544 - $139,392

The NIRB also offers a comprehensive combination of benefits and incentives, including: • Supplemental Northern Living Allowance up to $28,457 for employees w/out dependents and up to $47,428 for employees with dependents. Staff housing available upon request. • Northern Employee Benefits Service Group Pension Plan and Life Insurance Plan, with 8% employer-matched pension contributions • Health and dental benefits • Paid sick leave • Short and long-term disability insurance • Vacation travel assistance • Maternity/parental/adoption leave top-up allowances and extended leave options • Eligibility to work towards performance and continuous service incentives

Assets Written and/or conversational fluency in Inuktut considered an asset Personal and professional experience in the Arctic considered an asset Up-to-date professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset