International Institute for Sustainable Development is hiring an
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is an intergovernmental organization responsible for advancing the application of leading sustainable development practices as they affect mining and communities in mining areas. The IGF was formed in 2005 and currently has 85 member countries, providing a global forum among governments, the private sector, international organizations, and civil society groups.
IISD has served as the Secretariat for the IGF since October 2015. The Secretariat’s functions include organizing the IGF annual general meeting, working with the executive committee and member governments in finalizing and executing a program of work, providing and supporting services to members, building partnerships among key organizations, conducting focused analytic work, and supporting effective communications among IGF members. A strong emphasis of the IGF is to enhance governance capacities at the national level in the mining sector, including best practices in regulatory and policy instruments.
Job Overview
The IGF is looking for an environmental advisor to support our new initiative on critical minerals. The environmental advisor will be crucial in assessing the environmental and social impacts of critical minerals extraction and processing. This role involves work related to ESG analysis, environmental and social impact assessment, policy development, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure sustainable and responsible mining practices.
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Job Description:
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Reporting Relationship
The Environmental Advisor, IGF reports to the Director, IGF or their designate.
Location: Eastern Canada-based (Toronto, Ottawa). Exceptional candidates elsewhere will be considered if their time zones are aligned with Eastern Canada.
Salary: CAD 67,000 - CAD 76,000 per annum (based on qualification and experience)
Type of Employment: Full-time
Start date: Immediate opportunity
Duration: 2- Year Term
Application deadline: September 9, 2024 at 4 PM CST or until the position is filled
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based without any sponsorship from IISD.
Application Procedure
All submissions must be in English.
Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.
Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.
IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.
IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.