Summer Student

About The NIRB
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. Using both traditional knowledge and recognized scientific methods, the NIRB assesses the potential biophysical and socio-economic impact of proposals, making recommendations and decisions about which projects may proceed.

The mandate of the NIRB includes:
• To provide for certainty and clarity of rights to ownership and use of lands and resources, and the rights for Inuit to participate in decision-making concerning the use, management and conservation of land, water and resources, including the offshore;
• To provide Inuit with wildlife harvesting rights and rights to participate in decision-making concerning wildlife harvesting;
• To provide Inuit with financial compensation and means of participating in economic opportunities; and
• To encourage self-resilience and the cultural and social well-being of Inuit.

Purpose of Position - Summer Student  

We have two positions available for summer students interested in working at the NIRB. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, forge new relationships, learn more about environmental impact assessments in Nunavut and work in a fun office environment with a great team. 

Attach your resume and tell us a little about yourself.