Environmental Science & Policy Manager

Applicants must have:

• At least a Master’s degree in environmental or related field. PhD degree in environmental science, ecology, marine science, climate science, natural resources, biology, environmental engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• PhD degree in environmental science, ecology, marine science, climate science, natural resources, biology, environmental engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience (PMI designation preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in environmental science, research, monitoring, natural resources, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Experience designing, managing, and overseeing scientific research, monitoring, and technical programs.
• Experience managing research and program budgets, financial planning, forecasting, funder reporting, and funding proposals.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, including oversight of scientific, technical, laboratory, or research personnel.
• Experience operating or overseeing a scientific laboratory, research facility, field program, or comparable technical environment.
• Experience developing policy documents, action plans, and reports for non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Strong ability to evaluate scientific literature, technical reports, and environmental data and translate findings into policy, strategy, programming, and operational recommendations.
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with universities, governments, Indigenous organizations, industry, laboratories, and other research institutions.

Screened in candidates will be assessed later on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region;
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers (e.g., Microsoft Suite, InDesign etc.);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong networking skills;
• Highly motivated, analytical, dependable, independent with a strong work ethic;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously;
• Reliable and willing to work with minimum supervision;
• Must be willing to travel, particularly within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Adverse weather conditions may be encountered at different times during the year.
• The Incumbent must be flexible and creative in finding solutions to issues that arise.

For a full list of duties and qualifications, email hr@inuvialuit.com for the job description.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) ; please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• This role is based in our Inuvik office. We offer relocation support for the selected candidates.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Casual or term positions may be considered for future conversion to indeterminate status.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at hr@inuvialuit.com to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only that shortlisted will be contacted.

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs

Human Resources Inuvialuit Regional Corporation E-mail: hr@inuvialuit.com | Telephone: 867-777-7090 | Web: irc.inuvialuit.com

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