Land Guardian

Moose Cree First Nation; Moose Factory; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation organization in Moose Factory is seeking a Land Guardian to assist in the planning and implementation of the Land Guardian Program activities. This role involves wildlife and land use monitoring, community outreach, and routine patrols in the organization's territory. The ideal candidate will have bush skills, strong communication abilities, and be able to adapt to changing priorities. A valid class G driver’s license is necessary. This is a permanent position with a three-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 19 years of age and mature individual.
• Experience with hunting, trapping, and fishing.
• Comfortable working outdoors in remote locations.
• Respectful demeanor with good communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Guardian Lead with the planning of the Land Guardian Program.
• Conduct wildlife and land use monitoring activities.
• Participate in community outreach and routine patrols.

Skills

Bush skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Adaptability

Education

Valid class G driver’s license

Environmental monitoring training

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

GPS

Job description

Reporting to the Environmental Project Coordinator, the Land Guardian will assist the Guardian Lead with the planning and implementation of Land Guardian Program activities. Activities include wildlife and land use monitoring, routine patrols and community outreach activities.

The majority of your time will be spent on the land and waters within the Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) territory. You will also spend some days in the office participating in meetings, conducting data entry or other office-based tasks. The ideal candidate possesses experience on the land and waters in MCFN territory, able to communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide range of individuals, and act as a mentor and role model.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Mature individual, minimum 19 years of age
• At least one (1) year of bush skills (i.e. hunting, trapping, fishing, guiding etc.)
• Familiar with MCFN history and traditional territory
• Physical fitness and comfortable working outdoors in remote locations
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Programs
• Respectful demeanor and good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.
• Must provide a satisfactory CPIC or proof of application.
• Valid class G driver’s license is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Environmental monitoring training and/or experience
• Workforce Safety Certificates such as, WHMIS, OHS, Bear Aware, Wilderness First Aid, ATV, PAL certification or ability to obtain certification
• Map reading and GPS skills
• Ability to understand and speak Cree

Duration

Permanent with 3 months probation

To apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #26-07.

Submit Resume to

Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Deadline for Resume

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail or dropping off at main reception. As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.