Senior Technical Advisor

Northern News Services

📍 yellowknife, nt, Canada

Full-time Consulting Posted June 17, 2026

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 and oral communication skills

Strong proj...