Heritage and Natural Resource Manager

Haida Nation; Masset; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Extended health

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Paid time off

Winter break office closure

Job summary

Haida Nation in Masset, Haida Gwaii seeks a Heritage & Natural Resource Manager to lead the HNRD program, align with land-use agreements, and collaborate with multiple departments and government staff.

The role manages fieldwork, GIS mapping and monitoring activities, with a focus on Haida culture and natural history. Reports to the Director of Lands and offers a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field.
• Experience in budget and contractor oversight and management of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of operating plans and policies
• Knowledge of Haida Culture and Haida Gwaii natural history
• Skilled in fieldwork, physically able to perform field duties
• Must have a valid class 5 B.C. driver’s license
• Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of Heritage & Natural Resources operations, ensuring existing policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and continue to develop when required;
• Supervise a team of seasonal and regular staff. Ensures staff are trained in all duties and meet safety standards. Ensures the inclusion of capacity-building opportunities and succession planning;
• Develop, implement, and maintain HNRD programs, budgets, work plans and services within the HNRD department;
• Participate in bodies providing oversight or management of areas as assigned.
• Assess the departmental, staffing, and fiscal needs of the programs and services annually and make recommendations to the Director.
• Provide logistical and where applicable resource support towards emergency and high-risk situations;
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication & collaboration

Haida culture knowledge

Fieldwork

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field

Tools

GIS Mapping

Archaeology monitoring

Job description

Heritage and Natural Resource Manager

Location: Masset, Haida Gwaii

Full-time | Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Join the Council of the Haida Nation!

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Lands, the Heritage & Natural Resource Manager oversees the program areas associated with implementing the Strategic Land Use Agreement, the Kunst’aa Guu-Kunst’aayah Reconciliation Protocol and the Haida Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order.This position includes close collaboration with other departments and external government staff. The HNRD Manager is responsible for a wide range of areas including but not limited to Forest Stewardship & Monitoring, Solutions Table, HNRC, and HGMC technical support, GIS Mapping services & Archaeological monitoring.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the delivery of Heritage & Natural Resources operations, ensuring existing policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and continue to develop when required;
• Supervise a team of seasonal and regular staff. Ensures staff are trained in all duties and meet safety standards. Ensures the inclusion of capacity-building opportunities and succession planning;
• Develop, implement, and maintain HNRD programs, budgets, work plans and services within the HNRD department;
• Participate in bodies providing oversight or management of areas as assigned.
• Assess the departmental, staffing, and fiscal needs of the programs and services annually and make recommendations to the Director.
• Provide logistical and where applicable resource support towards emergency and high-risk situations;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field with three years experience, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and experience
• Experience in budget and contractor oversight and management of people;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of operating plans and policies;
• Knowledge of Haida Culture and Haida Gwaii natural history;
• Skilled in fieldwork, physically able to perform field duties
• Must have a valid class 5 B.C. driver’s license
• Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate: $40.74 - $42.37 based on experience.
• Full-time (35–40 hrs/week) with paid time off, including an additional 2 week office closure during the winter break.
• Competitive benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.