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 Kahnawà: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 Kahnawà: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.
