Manager Wildlife & Environment

gov; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories invites applications for the role of Manager, Wildlife and Environment in Fort Smith. The incumbent leads regional wildlife and environmental protection programs, oversees staff, budgets, contracts, and compliance while coordinating with Indigenous governments, renewable resource boards, and industry partners.

The position requires a 2-year college diploma in Renewable Resource Management Technology, plus at least five years in the renewable resource

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year college diploma in Renewable Resource Management Technology and 5 years' experience in renewable resources with management/administration experience.
• Must pass annual work simulation fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates delivery of departmental resource development programs in the region.
• Directs the enforcement activities in the district.
• Directs environmental protection activities in the region.
• Directs staff input into renewable resource management projects.
• Participates in regional fire suppression progress.
• Directs and supervises the delivery of conservation education programs to maintain program standards.
• Maintains the administrative systems of the area offices to comply with department and GNWT requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Contract management

Environmental management

Education

Renewable Resource Management Technology Diploma

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Manager, Wildlife and Environment leads the delivery of regional wildlife, environmental protection, conservation education, and resource management programs to support the sustainable use and stewardship of natural resources. Based in Fort Smith and reporting to the Superintendent, Wildlife and Forest Management, this position oversees program delivery, staff supervision, financial management, compliance and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring, and forest management initiatives.

Working closely with Indigenous governments and organizations, renewable resource boards, community stakeholders, industry partners, and resource harvesters, the Manager builds strong relationships to advance departmental priorities and balance diverse interests in resource management. The role provides strategic advice on wildlife, environmental, forestry, tourism, mining, oil and gas, and other resource development activities, while ensuring compliance with territorial and federal legislation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage people, budgets, contracts, and complex environmental and wildlife issues in a collaborative and multi‑stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates delivery of departmental resource development programs in the region to ensure effectiveness.
• Directs the enforcement activities in the district.
• Directs environmental protection activities in the region.
• Directs staff input into renewable resource management projects.
• Participates in regional fire suppression progress.
• Directs and supervises the delivery of conservation education programs to maintain program standards.
• Maintains the administrative systems of the area offices to comply with the requirements of the department and the GNWT.

Key Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (Renewable Resource Management Technology), 5 years experience in the renewable resource sector with related management and administration experience.
• Required to passing the annual work simulation fitness standards.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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