Fish and Wildlife Manager – Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Selkirk First Nation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selkirk First Nation is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Manager to implement the fish and wildlife management program within the SFN traditional territory along with coordination of the Selkirk Renewable Resources Council. The role involves advising and supporting SFN and the Council on regulatory and habitat management matters.

The successful candidate will bring a Diploma in Renewable Resources Management, knowledge of SFN and Yukon regulatory frameworks, and experience in field operations

Qualifications

• Diploma in Renewable Resources Management or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with SFN Final Agreement and Self-Government Agreement.
• Knowledge of Chapter 16 of the SFN Agreement and related chapters.
• Understanding of SFN, Federal and Yukon Government structures and policies.
• Experience in back country travel and northern living.
• Knowledge of wildlife tagging, tranquilizing, netting, and collaring techniques.
• Experience writing reports and funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Implement the fish and wildlife management program for SFN.
• Coordinate with the Selkirk Renewable Resources Council on SFN lands and traditional territory.
• Deliver advice and support to SFN and the Renewable Resources Council in wildlife management.

Skills

Renewable resources

Policy knowledge

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Renewable Resources Management

Familiarity with SFN Final Agreement

Knowledge of hunting/fishing/trapping

Job description

• Department: Lands, Heritage and Resources

Reporting to the Director, Lands, Resources and Heritage, the Fish and Wildlife Manager will implement the fish and wildlife management program of Selkirk First Nation (SFN) and work with the Selkirk Renewable Resources Council on SFN Settlement Lands and Traditional Territory. The incumbent will assist where needed to coordinate the management of fish and wildlife within the Traditional Territory with the corresponding Federal and Yukon Government agencies, Northern Tutchone First Nation’s and other Yukon First Nations. The incumbent will also assist in the delivery of advice and support to the Selkirk First Nation and the Selkirk Renewable Resources Council in the management of fish and wildlife within the Selkirk First Nation Traditional Territory.

Education/Experience

• Diploma in Renewable Resources Management, or the equivalent in education, training and experience.
• Familiarity with the SFN Final Agreement, Self-Government Agreement and Implementation Plans.
• In-depth knowledge of Chapter 16 of the Selkirk First Nation Agreement and the Self Government Agreement and familiarity with other related chapters (such as 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17).
• Familiarity with Selkirk First Nation, Federal, and Yukon Government structures, legislation, including regulations and policies as they apply to renewable resource management in the Yukon, particularly to the management of fish and wildlife and their habitats.
• Knowledge of hunting, fishing and trapping practises.
• Experience in back country travel and living in northern boreal forest and alpine tundra.
• Knowledge of or experience with techniques of tagging, tranquilizing, netting, and collaring of wildlife.
• Experience writing reports and funding proposals
• Ability to work independently and in a team, building trusting relationships.

Conditions of Employment

• First Aid/CPR or Wilderness First Aid certificates
• Signed Oath of Confidentiality
• Signed Oath of Intoxicants
• Willingness to take job related training

For more Information

For more information, please contact Darin Isaac, Director Lands, Heritage and Resources, at: [e-mail] or 867-537-3331, ext. 601.