Community Conservation Planner

Sahtú Renewable Resources Board; Tulita; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sahtú Renewable Resources Board (SRRB) is seeking an experienced Planner to implement community-led planning and engagement for the Planning for the Future framework. The role supports Indigenous-led conservation and long-term stewardship across the Sahtú, working with SRRB staff, Renewable Resources Councils, and community partners.

Travel to communities and involvement in training, events, and engagement sessions are expected; the Planner will design and facilitate community processes and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience working with Indigenous governments or communities.
• Experience with community-led planning and coordination.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of environmental management or Indigenous stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Support community-led development of plans, including engagement and evaluation.
• Provide technical support for planning implementation and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate regional planning processes, including caribou range planning in Sahtú.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions.
• Travel to Sahtú communities for workshops and hearings; assist with logistics.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and public communications related to planning for the future.

Skills

Community engagement

Project coordination

Facilitation

Cross-cultural communication

Environmental planning

Education

Master’s degree in planning, natural resource management, Indigenous studies, or related field

Job description

Resource Management, Conservation & Stewardship

The SRRB is mandated to address the objectives of the Sahtú Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement related to wildlife, habitat, and harvesting. We have adopted an innovative cross-cultural and decolonizing approach to resource management and are committed to supporting the training and development of Sahtú beneficiaries.

The position is an one-year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Salary: $106,158 to $126,809 annually, plus benefits and Northern Allowance.

The advertised salary reflects the rate for a fully qualified candidate. Applicants who do not possess all of the required qualifications may be considered for an underfill appointment at a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

For additional information, please contact us at the above email address or call 867-374-4041.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Sahtú Renewable Resources Board (SRRB) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Planner to support the implementation of the SRRB’s workplan regarding Hı̨dó Gogha Sę̨́nę́gots’ı̨́ɂá (Planning for the Future - PFF). Working within the Hı̨dó Gogha Sę̨́nę́gots’ı̨́ɂá (Planning for the Future - PFF) framework, the Planner will implement work plans related to community-led planning processes, community and stakeholder engagement, communications, training activities, and event delivery. The successful candidate will design and facilitate community engagement, support communities to create plans, and coordinate implementation frameworks. The successful candidate will support Indigenous-led conservation, and contribute to the development of long-term stewardship strategies across the Sahtú.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Conservation Planning and working closely with SRRB staff, Renewable Resources Councils, community partners, and external organizations, the Planner will play a key role in advancing collaborative and evidence-based wildlife conservation and stewardship.

• Support community-led development of community plans, including engagement, training, and evaluation.
• Provide technical support for PFF implementation, including support for research, facilitation, monitoring, and stewardship activities.
• Support a variety of regional planning processes including caribou range planning activities within the Sahtú
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, training sessions, and engagement activities.
• Travel to workshops, engagement sessions, and Public Listening Sessions held in Sahtú communities and assist with event coordination and coordination, including participant support, meeting logistics, and documentation.
• Travel to Sahtú Communities to assist communities in preparing submissions and participating effectively in the Public Listening Process.

Communications and Reporting

• Develop clear and accessible communication materials for community members, partners, and the public.
• Assist with the development of user-friendly tools, including planning guides, plain language literature reviews, map resources and other materials for supporting PFF processes.
• Assist with preparing public notices and communication materials.
• Assist with preparing proposals, reports, planning documents, correspondence, and public communication materials related to PFF.

Program Development

• Assist in developing a program and funding framework to support a sustainable PFF approach in the Sahtú.
• Foster respectful and effective relationships with Indigenous government, Renewable Resources Councils, Elders, harvesters, youth and community organizations.
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

Qualifications – Required

• A master’s degree in a field relevant to the position (such as planning, natural resource management, Indigenous studies, environmental management, geography, public policy, or related discipline), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous governments, communities, or organizations.
• Demonstrated experience with community-led planning processes and project coordination
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or community engagement processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of environmental management, conservation, Indigenous stewardship, or related fields.

Qualifications – Assets

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Conservation, stewardship or wildlife management.
• Modern land claims implementation and/or Indigenous co-management systems
• Conducting research, evaluation or data analysis
• Indigenous research and planning methodologies and protocols
• Data management and data analysis
• Indigenous ecological stewardship practices and knowledge systems.
• Data governance and indigenous data management protocol

Working Conditions

Physical demands: The incumbent may take part in on the land training activities. This will involve physical demands related to land travel, walking, or travelling by snow machines or boats or all-terrain vehicles.

Environmental conditions: Considerable time spent inside an office, on the land training activities, and travel to communities for meetings can provide for intense environmental conditions.

Sensory demands: On the land activities involve keen sensory inputs, hearing, seeing, smelling and tactile, and require heightened awareness for safety. Attending meetings and conducting workshops may overload the senses at times.

Mental demands: The work may at times be stressful and is subject to public scrutiny. Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity is required. Conflict resolution skills are required in handling situations where strong opposing points of view are prevalent. It may be necessary to share accommodations. Multi-tasking to manage multiple projects under time constraints is required. Attention to detail in working with evidence, report writing and public communications is essential. Presenting to the parties and the public is required. Duty travel and long hours may impact work life balance with family and may cause additional stress.