About Dryas Consulting
Who we are
Dryas Consulting Inc. is led by Justin Buller, who has worked in Nunavut since 2010 across government, Inuit organizations, and consulting roles. This experience includes work with all of Nunavut's Institutions of Public Government and travel to twenty-three of Nunavut's communities, and across a wide range of territorial priorities. We operate as a small, flexible consultancy, bringing in trusted expertise as needed, allowing for responsive, efficient service tailored to client needs.
Why Dryas?
Our approach is structured, flexible, and easily adjusted to the requirements of a given project. In achieving our clients goals, we rely on:
Deep Northern Experience
We have lived and worked in Nunavut for over a decade, with direct experience across government, Inuit organizations, and regulatory institutions. This provides a practical understanding of how systems work—and where they don’t.
Integrated Perspective
Our work spans policy, science, governance, and operations. We connect these elements to provide advice that is both technically sound and practically implementable.
Trusted in Complex Environments
We routinely work on high-profile, multi-party files requiring careful coordination, clear communication, and sound judgment.
Capacity-Focused Approach
A core objective of our work is to strengthen client capacity. We aim to leave organizations better equipped, reducing long-term reliance on external support.
Our Clients
Dryas Consulting has worked extensively across Nunavut’s governance and regulatory systems, supporting:
- Government of Nunavut departments (Environment, Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Community Services)
- Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
- Federal departments (Fisheries and Oceans, Environment and Climate Change Canada)
- Multi-lateral, intergovernmental working groups
Past and Current Work
We work across a wide range of files that are changing the landscape of Nunavut
- Key member of the Nunavut Devolution Agreement negotiations and implementation teams
- Leading GN representation and coordination in environmental assessment and land use planning
- Designing and implementing major programs such as the Nauttiqsuqtiit Inuit Stewardship Program
- Co-drafter for the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area Interim Management Plan
- Technical lead for development of the Nunavut Fisheries Regulations
- Developing and reviewing environmental guidelines, legislation, and regulatory frameworks
- Providing technical review and advice on major resource development projects across Nunavut
This work reflects a consistent role at the intersection of policy, regulation, and implementation—where decisions are complex and stakes are high.