Environmental Science & Policy Manager

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation • Inuvik, NT

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Innovation, Science and Climate Change, the Environmental Science & Policy Manager provides strategic, scientific, policy, and operational leadership for IRC's environmental programs and initiatives across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. The position leads environmental research, policy development, climate change adaptation, clean energy, marine systems, biodiversity, nature conservation, and environmental stewardship initiatives. Responsible for translating scientific evidence into practical policies, programs, and decision-making, the Manager oversees environmental research projects, scientific infrastructure, laboratory operations, technical staff, and partnerships. The role also secures funding, develops and implements environmental strategies and policies, supports knowledge mobilization, strengthens Inuvialuit participation in STEM and environmental sciences, and ensures IRC remains actively engaged in environmental governance, advocacy, and regional planning to improve the well-being of Inuvialuit communities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in environmental science, research, monitoring, natural resources, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Experience designing, managing, and overseeing scientific research, monitoring, and technical programs.
• Experience managing research and program budgets, financial planning, forecasting, funder reporting, and funding proposals.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, including oversight of scientific, technical, laboratory, or research personnel.
• Experience operating or overseeing a scientific laboratory, research facility, field program, or comparable technical environment.
• Experience developing policy documents, action plans, and reports for non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Strong ability to evaluate scientific literature, technical reports, and environmental data and translate findings into policy, strategy, programming, and operational recommendations.
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with universities, governments, Indigenous organizations, industry, laboratories, and other research institutions.
• Working knowledge of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers (e.g., Microsoft Suite, InDesign etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Highly motivated, analytical, dependable, independent with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable and willing to work with minimum supervision.
• Willing to travel, particularly within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
• Must be flexible and creative in finding solutions to issues that arise.

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree in environmental science, ecology, marine science, climate science, natural resources, biology, environmental engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• PMI designation.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic, scientific, policy, and operational leadership for IRC's environmental programs and initiatives.
• Leads environmental research, policy development, climate change adaptation, clean energy, marine systems, biodiversity, nature conservation, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Translates scientific evidence into practical policies, programs, and decision-making.
• Oversees environmental research projects, scientific infrastructure, laboratory operations, technical staff, and partnerships.
• Secures funding for environmental programs.
• Develops and implements environmental strategies and policies.
• Supports knowledge mobilization.
• Strengthens Inuvialuit participation in STEM and environmental sciences.
• Ensures IRC remains actively engaged in environmental governance, advocacy, and regional planning.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Professional Development
• Competitive Benefits package including extended health care, dental care, life, critical illness, and accident insurance, travel medical insurance, sick leave, and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits (employee and family assistance program).
• Retirement Benefits (Defined Contribution Pension Plan with IRC matching contributions up to 5% of annual salary).
• Vacation benefits (4 weeks of annual vacation time to start).
• Relocation support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager