Director, Policy and Partnership

About the Organizations

The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) and the Nunavut Water Board (NWB) are Institutions of Public Government responsible for the sustainable management of land and water resources in the Nunavut Settlement Area. Our mission is to protect the well-being of the Environment and Nunavummiut through rigorous assessment and regulation.

The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) is Nunavut’s environmental assessment agency. Its mission is to protect and promote the well-being of the Environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process, including responsibilities for assessing the potential impacts of proposed projects before any required permits, licenses and approvals can be granted. 

The Nunavut Water Board (NWB) seeks to protect, manage and regulate freshwaters in Nunavut by incorporating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and scientific knowledge in decision-making. The NWB is based in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut.

The Board has responsibilities and powers over the use, management and regulation of inland water in Nunavut and its objects are to provide for the conservation and utilization of waters in Nunavut —except in national parks— in a manner that will provide the optimum benefits for the residents of Nunavut in particular and Canadians in general.

Director, Policy and Partnership 

We are seeking a visionary leader for a Three-Year, Term position of Director, Policy and Partnership. This role is unique, reporting to the Executive Directors of both the NIRB and the NWB on a 50-50 split time-allocation basis.

The Role

The Director, Policy and Partnership is accountable for leading policy planning, development and implementation, as well as legislative initiatives related to the Nunavut Agreement and each IPG’s enabling legislation. Additionally, this role involves identifying policy needs, assessing legal and financial implications, and ensuring that technical rules, directives and guidance materials are streamlined and consistent across both organizations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of internal and external rules, policies, standards, directives and guidelines that support the effective implementation of both organizations’ mandates and strategic directions.


• Provide strategic advisory services, evidence-based analysis, and briefings to the Executive Directors and the Boards.


• Draft and maintain updated and current rules of procedure for the conduct of public hearings.


• Liaise with Indigenous organizations, federal, territorial, and local governments, non-government organizations, and identify priorities and opportunities for collaboration.


• Function as a member of the senior management teams and contribute to the organizations’ vision and strategic planning.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Studies, and  a minimum 15 years’ experience in a similar senior position, advising on rules, policies, standards, directives and guidelines to executives, or a relevant Bachelor’s degree along with an equivalent of 20 years’ senior experience will be considered.


• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Assets:

• Written and/or conversational fluency in Inuktut is considered an asset.


• Personal and professional experience in the Arctic or in a cross-cultural setting is considered an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $137,702,36 – $203,111.57 (commensurate with experience).

Comprehensive benefits: Northern Living Allowance, matched pension, health/dental, and vacation travel assistance.

Apply Today!

The full position description can be viewed at: www.nirb.ca/careers

Closing Date: April 10, 2026