Nunavut’s Department of Environment gets new deputy minister
Jimmy Noble Jr. appointed to top job
Nunavut’s Department of Environment has a new deputy minister: Jimmy Noble Jr., a former wildlife officer and director of emergency management. (Photo by Jane George)
The Government of Nunavut has a new top bureaucrat in charge of the Department of Environment.
Premier Joe Savikataaq announced the appointment of Jimmy Noble Jr. as the department’s deputy minister, effective May 13.
Noble most recently served as the GN’s director of emergency management under the Department of Community and Government Services. He has also worked as a wildlife officer and has served as a director of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board.
“His broad experience in wildlife conservation and environmental enforcement make him an ideal fit to lead the Department of Environment,” said Savikataaq in the April 26 news release announcing the appointment.
Savikataaq thanked outgoing acting deputy minister Steve Pinksen for his service; Pinksen had sat in that role since December 2018. He now continues to be an assistant deputy minister.
Congratulations. A huge responsibility but you have the background to handle it.
Best choice right person to do the right job with the background to and knowledge to back you up Jimmy.
Congrats Jimmy Jr. Like father, like son!
Kivalliq and Kitikmeot ayunngittuttauq, you just keep choosing the wrong ones!
We are very proud of you Jimmy! I don’t know a more qualified or deserving person.