Technical Advisor

Under the direction of the Director Technical Services, the Technical Advisor is responsible to provide technical support for all internal and external technical and scientific services required by the Nunavut Water Board.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the processing of Water Licence applications:

• Assess the accuracy of information received for water licence applications, summarizing findings including input from interested parties, identifying outstanding issues and advising the Board.
• Coordinate with federal, territorial and local governments, Regional Inuit Associations and citizens of Nunavut for technical, logistical and administrative support on applications filed including those applications requiring technical meetings, pre-hearings and hearings.
• Support and assist with the coordination of activities of the Nunavut Water Board in assessments and decisions of all Type A and B water use and waste disposal licence applications, amendments, renewals and assignments applicable to the managing of water resources in the Nunavut Settlement Area.
• Develop and provide guidelines and direction to proponents.

2. Assist in the development and implementation of licensing processes, procedures and activities:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of licensing processes for applications submitted to the Board.
• Liaise with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada on issues related to the enforcement of Nunavut Water Board licences.
• Assess the need for studies and technical data in support of licence applications.
• Recommend and arrange for specialized technical consulting services (as needed).
• Aid in the development of Nunavut Water Board policies, procedures, guidelines and systems to improve the Nunavut Water Board’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work with Interested Parties and the other Institutions of Public Government, i.e., Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavut Planning Commission, and Nunavut Wildlife Management Board to streamline the licence application review process and avoid duplication.
• Develop project specific consultation plans and assist in the development of project-specific budgets.

3. Provide advice and issue reports and communications materials:

• Responsible for the production and review of technical reports and documents.
• Advise and assist the Board in the review of applications, technical reports and interventions.
• Provide training to the Board and other staff on technical issues and applications.
• Represent the Nunavut Water Board on technical committees that may be formed from time to time.
• Ensure that studies, plans, and/or reports submitted by applicants are undertaken in a manner consistent with sound environmental and engineering principles.
• Assist in the development of Nunavut Water Board communication material.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

The Ideal candidate will possess the following:

Knowledge:

• Familiarity of regulatory concepts, principles, and review processes.
• Thorough knowledge of water sciences and environmental engineering.
• Northern development initiatives, including the mining industry and municipal operations.
• Knowledge of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Article 13 and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act as well as the Nunavut Water Regulations.
• Effective communication strategies for public participation.
• Efficiency and working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation.
• Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun would be an asset.

Ability:

• Summarize complex technical and scientific information for a non-technical audience.
• Manage large amounts of information efficiently.
• Prioritize effectively.
• Deal with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work independently when needed.

Skills:

• Planning and project management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy and work well under pressure.
• Problem and conflict resolution skills.

Education:

• University degree in Environmental Engineering, Environment, Hydrology, Geology or Mining.
• Or a diploma with experience in a related field will also be considered.

Experience:

• Preferably a minimum of three years’ experience in the field.
• Experience managing project-related information.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder processes.
• Personal and professional experience in the Arctic and in a cross-cultural setting.
• Candidates must be willing to submit and pass a criminal record check.

Please contact careers@nwb-oen.ca for the official job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $118,766.00-$158,355.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-07
Expected start date: 2024-04-01