The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) is an institution of public government established by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement to assess the potential impacts of proposed development throughout the Nunavut Settlement Area. The NIRB is an independent agency responsible for conducting impact assessments for all types of development, including mining, infrastructure, hydro, oil & gas and more. The NIRB utilizes both traditional knowledge and recognized scientific methods in order to gauge and assess the biophysical and socio-economic impacts of proposals, and makes recommendations to Government about which projects should be allowed to proceed and under what terms and conditions. The Board also monitors the impact of projects that have previously been screened or reviewed and approved to proceed. The NIRB plays an important role in shaping the future of Nunavut, Canada’s youngest and largest territory. Based in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, the NIRB maintains a small staff complement which provides professional advice to a board of directors who make decisions that affect 1/5 of Canada's total area. The NIRB provides its employees with significant opportunities for job satisfaction, personal growth & career advancement.