Senior Advisor, Legislation and Legal Affairs (2-Year Term)

Department Information

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 Information

The Senior Advisor, Legislation and Legal Affairs is called upon to provide advice and coordinate responses regarding the varied legal issues that arise related to legislation and departmental activities in general.

The Senior Advisor is familiar with this legal framework required to play a coordinating role in the review and development of a wide range of legislation and policies, as well as administration of existing legislation, policies, and programs. They work closely with the divisions responsible for implementation of the legislation and program deliver...