2 Billion Trees Coordinator

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in the Northwest Territories is looking for a 2 Billion Trees Coordinator responsible for managing the ambitious 2 Billion Trees program. This role involves developing strategies in collaboration with Indigenous governments and ensuring the effective implementation of the program. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, relevant experience in environmental program coordination, and strong communication skills with various stakeholders. This position is located in Northwest Territories.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years relevant experience, including one year of environmental program coordination.
• Ability to work with Indigenous governments and organizations.
• Experience in community meetings or forest development planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the 2 Billion Trees program for Northwest Territories.
• Create strategies and plans in collaboration with Indigenous governments.
• Oversee program implementation and ensure financial accountability.

Skills

Knowledge of boreal forest ecosystems

Knowledge of forest management practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Forest Technician Diploma in Forestry

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometres driving radius of Hay River, NT

Department InformationThe mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The 2 Billion Trees Coordinator is responsible for leading and implementing the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program vision for Northwest Territories within and beyond the Forest Management Division, by creating strategies and plans in collaboration with Indigenous governments, comanagement partners and communities, overseeing program implementation; ensuring financial accountability, and reporting results to the federal 2BT Program.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of boreal forest ecosystems and current silvicultural practices in Canada.
• Knowledge of forest management practices and planning.
• Knowledge and understanding of forest legislation, environmental regulations, and best management practices in Canada.
• Knowledge and familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work with Indigenous governments and organizations, communities, other resource managers, and contractors.
• Ability to develop positive external and internal relationships and partnerships.

Typically attained by,

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry recognized by Forest Professional Regulators of Canada; or a member in good standing of any of Canada’s regulating bodies for Professional Foresters or Biologists, plus three (3) years relevant experience, which must include one (1) year of environmental program coordination/management, supervisory experience, community meetings, or forest development planning. Class 5 driver's license

Equivalencies may include

• Forest Technician Diploma in Forestry plus four years relevant experience, which must include one (1) year of environmental program coordination/management, supervisory experience, community meetings, or forest development planning. Relevant experience must include silviculture experience. Class 5 Driver's License
• Other natural resources degree or diploma plus five years relevant experience, which must include one (1) year of environmental program coordination/management, supervisory experience, community meetings, or forest development planning. Relevant experience must include silviculture experience. Class 5 Driver's License

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
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