DutiesA key cultural gap in providing weather and climate information to the north will be addressed by working more closely with communities and all levels of government in Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon to help share information across Inuit Nunangat. Successful collaborations require the trust and understanding of all parties. Building that trust in order to foster a collaborative environment is a key aspect to creating a better weather service for all Canadians.
Tasks of this position will include:
1. Establish collaborative relationships with indigenous communities interested in defining improved weather and environmental services to northern and remote areas.
2. Assist indigenous communities to identify requirements for weather services based on their unique sustenance-related activities.
3. Represent Inuit Nunangat on a working group tasked with developing a vision and action plan for a new weather service for the north.
4. Liaise with ECCC Warning Preparedness Meteorologists (WPMs) and Canadian Ice Service Representatives to build a communication bridge to facilitate the identification of weather-related services and their delivery to Inuit communities.
On the job training can be provided. Development for this position will occur with a team of Client Services, Operational, and Ice Forecast Meteorologists in various cities across Canada, primarily in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Ottawa. Broader collaboration will be available from the larger meteorological team within the Meteorological Service of Canada Branch (MSC) in order to determine the best ways to serve the North.
Important messages
The
impacts of climate change in Northern Canada are significant and leading to rapid and sudden changes in the physical landscape and weather patterns across the region. These changes are resulting in the melting of permafrost, erosion of shorelines, and affecting hunting and fishing patterns relied upon by indigenous communities. Additionally, we are seeing weather events and warm temperatures beyond those reflected in historical and cultural experience.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is committed to improving weather service delivery and developing a mutually beneficial understanding of weather related impacts in the North on the land and on the lives of northern communities. We recognize that our current weather services may not meet the needs of remote indigenous communities or be culturally appropriate or accessible. We need your help.
If you are interested in weather, how ECCC can better serve northern communities, and seek new and interesting challenges, an exciting career as an Inuit Indigenous Relations Advisor awaits you! Working with Environment and Climate Change Canada staff and local community members, you can play a key role in ensuring the needs of our northern communities are met in a way that respects indigenous perspectives while benefiting from modern science and technology.
📢 Northern Allowances:
▻ Isolated Post Allowances (IPA): The total amount of these allowances will normally fall between $24,595 to $49,517 per year depending on the work location and the number of eligible dependents.
▻ Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA): The vacation travel assistance payment is provided twice per year to the employee and each eligible dependent. The VTA rates are updated every 6 months and rates vary for each work location
📢 We Also Offer:
▻ Housing: You may be eligible for subsidized government housing.
▻ Relocation Assistance: You may be eligible for relocation assistance.
▻ Training, Development & Education Opportunities: Opportunities for training and career development may include: multi-year-learning plans, education assistance, in-person and online training, and more!
▻ Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and benefits including health, dental and drug coverage.
▻ Flexible Work Arrangements: Depending on the position and operational requirements, you may be eligible to request flexible work hours, compressed work weeks, seasonal employment, etc to help you maintain a better work/life balance.
▻ Employee & Family Supports: Supports through the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and other services.