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Job description – Fall student 2021

Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program

POSITION TITLE: Climate Change Adaptation Assistant

NUMBER OF POSITION: 1

DATES: Full-time, September to December 2021 (flexible dates, second term possible)

DEPARTMENT: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

BRANCH: Natural Resources and Environment

DIRECTORATE: Climate Change and Clean Energy

MANAGER: Yves Thériault

SUPERVISORS: Andrée Mailloux and Sophie Dufour-Beauséjour

The impacts of climate change are already affecting daily life in the North. Communities have always adapted to the northern environment. However, multiple hazards and fast-paced changes are now overloading their capacity. The Climate Change and Clean Energy Directorate within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is working with Indigenous and northern communities to determine their priorities, assess their climate risk, and support their adaptation efforts.

Are you interested in:

• Supporting Indigenous and northern communities?

• Learning more about climate change adaptation in the North?

• Contributing to the daily operations of a well-established federal program?

• Helping inform future decisions and policies about northern Canada?

• Fostering a culturally diverse and welcoming workplace?

By working for the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program, you would become part of a welcoming group of people committed to supporting Indigenous peoples and northerners in a culturally appropriate and meaningful way. We approach climate change in a holistic manner due to its impacts on all aspects of life including infrastructure, food security, culture and traditional practices, wildlife, and public safety. The regions covered by the program include Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, Eeyou Istchee Territory, and NunatuKavut.

As a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist, part of your role would be to:

• Gather information on climate change adaptation and Indigenous and northern communities

• Support the program analysts and day-to-day operations

• Update an online database of funded project information

• Synthesize information in written documents

• Produce communications material for management, industry groups, and community representatives

• Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities

• Work remotely from home (the department will provide a computer)

We expect you to have at least some knowledge about:

• Northern Canada and its populations, which include Inuit, Métis, and First Nations

• Climate change impacts and adaptation

• The role and mandate of CIRNAC and of its climate change programs (learn about it here: )

Skills we are looking for:

• Research

• Critical thinking and good judgement

• Reading and understanding academic-level publications on climate change

• Communicating well with others

• Being independent and taking initiative

• Using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email

Northern and remote applicants welcome!

• Our team is currently working remotely across several time zones

• Your internet connexion doesn’t need to be high-speed, but you do need to be able to connect to the government network

If you are interested in learning more about the team and this opportunity, or to send your CV, you can contact Andrée Mailloux (andree.mailloux@canada.ca) and Sophie Dufour-Beauséjour (Sophie.dufour-beausejour@canada.ca). We will interview candidates as they come, so don’t delay contacting us! The decision will be made August 1st at the latest.

Please note that you will need to sign up to the Federal Student Work Experience Program in order to apply, and will therefore need to:

• be a full-time high school, CEGEP, college or university student

• be returning to full-time studies in the next academic year

• meet the minimum age requirement in the province/territory of work

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Did you know? Many resources are in place to support Indigenous employees at CIRNAC, including cultural and sharing events, and support networks.

The department also offers information sessions developed exclusively for students. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the department’s roles and responsibilities and the challenges faced by Indigenous and northern communities. It’s also a chance to connect with others and expand your network!

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