Responsibilities

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  • Support the Nunatsiavut Government Climate Change Committee in the finalization of the Nunatsiavut Climate Change Strategy
  • Manage and support the implementation of the Nunatsiavut Climate Change Strategy and implementation plan
  • Coordinate and manage all NG-led climate change related research and monitoring projects
  • Liaise and coordinate with external partners on external research and monitoring projects
  • Liaise and coordinate with external organizations and academic institutions on their Nunatsiavut climate change related work
  • Support the climate change needs of other NG Departments, including the Nunatsiavut Infrastructure Strategy
  • Work with and support the National Inuit Climate Change Committee and the Inuit-Canada Table on Clean Growth and Climate Change
  • Chair the Nunatsiavut Regional Climate Change Committee (includes community members from all Nunatsiavut communities) and report back to the Nunatsiavut Government Climate Change Committee
  • Where possible, Support community initiatives on climate change needs and issues
  • Participate in relevant permit review processes from various organizations such as the province, Inuit Communities, Voisey’s Bay, environmental assessments, etc.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of community and regional research studies and projects to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.
  • Assist in the day-to-day operations at the Nunatsiavut Research Centre
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field, with 5-10 years of related experience. Combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 3 years working in the climate change space, preferably in Nunatsiavut or Inuit Nunangat
  • Experience interacting and working the governments, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations
  • A clear understanding of climate change realities of Labrador Inuit and the Nunatsiavut region
  • Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Microsoft Project is considered an asset.
  • Excellent time management skills that include balancing short-term and immediate work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and diverse communities
  • Willingness to travel and work in remote situations in a variety of environmental conditions
  • Ability to write, review and understand technical documents, reports, and applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively with persons of a wide variety of backgrounds and skills, including community members, government employees, and industry representatives
  • Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills
  • Clear organizational and analytic skills
Assets
  • Bilingual Inuktitut and English
Benefits
  • Competitive Paid Leave Package
  • Travel Benefit
  • Labrador Allowance
  • Group insurance including health and dental
  • Group pension

 

Department: Lands & Natural Resources

Location: Nain, NL

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: September 26, 2025

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

Interested in a Career?
If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at careers@nunatsiavut.com.

We look forward to speaking with you!