Manager, Corporate Policy

Department: Environment and Climate ChangeThis 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: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 InformationAre you interested in policy development? The Manager, Corporate Policy, with Environment and Climate Change, may be for you. This position is responsible for providing the management and oversight from a corporate policy perspective, in the development, review, and amendment of policies, standards, practices, and procedures, and ensures policy and plans conform to Executive Council, Financial Management Board, and Departmental directions. This position reports to the Director, Policy, Legislation, Evaluation and Communications and has an opportunity to lead a team that provides expert advice and analysis on policy and various intergovernmental matters to Departmental senior management, the Minister and Cabinet. This position has the ability to collaborate on innovative policy and strategic initiatives and plays an integral role in ensuring the Department's policies and programs are current and well-aligned with governmental priorities.This position requires some of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Knowledge of northern institutions, government systems and communities, as well as the ability to interact with Federal and GNWT departments, Indigenous government and Indigenous organizations, and community governments.Ability to formulate innovative and adaptive policy-based solutions, as there may be few precedents available to guide policy proposals.Strong organizational, project management, analytical, research and supervisory skills.Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:Completion of a bachelor’s degree in resource management, environmental studies, political science, or a related field, along with at least five (5) years in experience in policy, planning or analysis, two (2) years of management experience and two (2) years of experience with aspects of self-government and intergovernmental initiatives.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) [email protected]: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr