Regional Wildlife & Environment Manager

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

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