Senior Technical Advisor

Northern News Services
Full-time yellowknife, north slave region Other-General
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
yellowknife, north slave region, Canada

Job Description

Senior Technical Advisor

Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
Indeterminate position
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

The Senior Technical Advisor will evaluate scientific and technical submissions, liaise with government, industry, First Nations and stakeholders, and prepare and present recommendations to the Board on water licences and land use permits.

Compensation

  • Salary ranges from $117,347 to $148,209
  • Northern living allowance up to $26,000 per year
  • Generous benefits and vacation allowances

Qualifications

  • A science degree, preferably at a Master's level, relevant to environmental management or engineering
  • Several years of experience in environmental management, preferably in the northern regulatory system
  • Knowledge of northern Indigenous culture and way of life
  • Strong critical thinking and technical writing ability
  • Strong written a...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: yellowknife, Canada
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026