Kahnawà:ke / Environnement Montréal Environment

Position: Environmental Consultation Advisor, Kahnawa:ke
Employer: Kahnawa:ke Environment Protection Office
Location: Kahnawà:ke, near Montréal, Quebec

MOHAWK COUNCIL OF KAHNAWA:KE
HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT
P.O. BOX 720
KAHNAWa:KE MOHAWK TERRITORY, J0L1B0

POSITION: Environmental Consultation Advisor, Kahnawà:ke
Environment Protection Office

DURATION:
Fixed-Term, Full-Time (TBD – March 31, 2026)
Six (6) Month Probation Period

SALARY: $1,254.38 to $1,417.13 Per Week

Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS:

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE
THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

• Applicant checklist
• Letter of intent
• Resume

APPLICATION:

Please address your application to Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca

NOTE: All forms and requirements are listed on our website: https://kahnawake.com/jobs

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Core Job Information

Job Title: Environmental Consultation Advisor
Division: Kahnawa:ke Environment Protection Office
Reports To: General Manager of Environment Protection

Purpose

Provides environmental advice and expertise to the MCK Consultation Committee relating to the review of projects, plans and legislation that may impact the environment within the Territory of the Mohawks of Kahnawa:ke.

Roles & Responsibilities

To provide environmental expertise regarding proposed projects, policies, activities, and other external requests

• Participate as the KEPO representative on the MCK Consultation Committee.
• Maintain a database of environmental consultation files and provide regular updates to colleagues to assess any linkages to KEPO work.
• Review documentation and compile current relevant environmental information related to proposed projects, policies, activities, and other external requests that might have an impact on the environment of Kahnawa:ke’s territories or Mohawk traditional lands.
• Prepare the environmental position concerning proposed projects and strategies, and develop recommendations in the best interest of the environment and future generations. 
• Prepare MCK environmental position for meetings involving project proponents and external government representatives.
• Collaborate with MCK Consultation Committee representatives to prepare documentation such as memos, reports, briefing notes, or presentations, which present the positions and recommendations of the  MCK Consultation Committee.
• Participate in consultation-related meetings and field work.
• Participate in and represent the environmental expertise for the MCK Consultation Committee at meetings with project proponents, government departments, ministries, environmental organizations, and other groups.
• Visit proposed project sites to assess impacts on the natural environment.
• Participate in fieldwork related to project monitoring to ensure compliance with recommended mitigation and conditions of authorization.
• Performs other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.

The statements herein reflect general details to describe the principal functions of this job and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties or be assigned projects associated with these responsibilities as directed by their immediate supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or other Environmental field, plus four (4) years of relevant experience.
OR
• DEC in Environmental Sciences or related field, plus seven (7) years of relevant experience.
OR
• High School Diploma, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong background in environmental science.
• Strong organizational, coordination, communication, writing, research, computer, and general office skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs/wants of the community is an important asset.
• Participation in conferences, committees, and workshops as required.
• Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet, and courteous manner.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
• Ability to read French is a strong asset for reviewing documentation.
• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha language is an asset.
• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language is required.

Working Environment

• Five-day work week in an office environment, remote work, and in the field.
• Moderate overtime or weekend work may be required to perform fieldwork, meet deadlines, attend meetings, events, training, or presentations.
• Moderate stress due to workload.
• Moderate productivity pressure.

Commitment Statement

I serve the Kahnawa:ke community with its best interest in mind by supporting and encouraging creative, critical, and resourceful thinking, accepting and nurturing innovative ideas and approaches, and demonstrating my dedication and integrity through my efforts, actions, and words. I am part of a team that is empowered to take initiative in an interactive working environment.

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