Mitigation Specialist
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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Manager, Mitigation under the Climate Change Secretariat (CCS), the Mitigation Specialist (Specialist) provides expert advice, analysis, and recommendations to Senior Management on energy policy development as well as short- and long-term energy planning. This includes the provision of strategic advice and detailed recommendations on domestic, national, and international energy issues that is based on policy and economic analysis of energy issues in the current context, as well as looking forward over the next twenty years. The Specialist will serve as one of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) analysts on issues related to energy resources and their development, management, use and regulation. The Specialist will play a key role in management and coordination that is needed to implement the file. This involves work among GN departments, as well as cooperation with GN Crown agencies, external stakeholders and interested public and private sector parties.
The Climate Change Secretariat monitors energy related issues and coordinates GN actions and options for Cabinet level energy decisions. It also manages the implementation of Ikummatiit: The GN’s Energy Strategy across all departments and agencies. The Specialist will need to work across departmental lines and with multiple professionals in other departments. The Specialist assists, directly or indirectly, in ensuring that government energy policies are enacted by Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC), Nunavut Housing Corporation, Petroleum Products Division and other parts of the territorial government system. The Specialist will be the CCS’s direct contact person with QEC. The Specialist will provide detailed policy and economic analysis, planning and reporting aimed at increasing the use of domestic energy resources, enhancing security and predictability of supply, and reducing long-term Nunavut energy supply costs.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually acquired through.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
As this is a term position until March 31, 2028,current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Manager, Mitigation under the Climate Change Secretariat (CCS), the Mitigation Specialist (Specialist) provides expert advice, analysis, and recommendations to Senior Management on energy policy development as well as short- and long-term energy planning. This includes the provision of strategic advice and detailed recommendations on domestic, national, and international energy issues that is based on policy and economic analysis of energy issues in the current context, as well as looking forward over the next twenty years. The Specialist will serve as one of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) analysts on issues related to energy resources and their development, management, use and regulation. The Specialist will play a key role in management and coordination that is needed to implement the file. This involves work among GN departments, as well as cooperation with GN Crown agencies, external stakeholders and interested public and private sector parties.
The Climate Change Secretariat monitors energy related issues and coordinates GN actions and options for Cabinet level energy decisions. It also manages the implementation of Ikummatiit: The GN’s Energy Strategy across all departments and agencies. The Specialist will need to work across departmental lines and with multiple professionals in other departments. The Specialist assists, directly or indirectly, in ensuring that government energy policies are enacted by Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC), Nunavut Housing Corporation, Petroleum Products Division and other parts of the territorial government system. The Specialist will be the CCS’s direct contact person with QEC. The Specialist will provide detailed policy and economic analysis, planning and reporting aimed at increasing the use of domestic energy resources, enhancing security and predictability of supply, and reducing long-term Nunavut energy supply costs.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually acquired through.
- Environmental Technology Diploma or a related technical diploma from a recognized institution, plus
- Four (4) years’ experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy.
- Community awareness.
- Fluency in Inuktitut.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
As this is a term position until March 31, 2028,current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.