Lead Land Guardian

Moose Cree First Nation; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Working as an integral part of the Lands and Resources Department and reporting directly to the Environmental Project Coordinator, the Land Guardian Lead will assist with the development and implementation of the Land Guardian Program. This position involves acting as team lead in planning and execution of 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:

• Experience in leading teams, planning, and executing program activities
• Mature individual, minimum 19 years of age
• At least five years 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 # 24-55.

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

Job Description: Available Upon Request

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

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail.

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 any accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that the 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 employee will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.