Renewable Resource Officer I

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Renewable Resource Officer I, based in Inuvik, to support wildlife, environment, and forest management programs at the area level. The role involves program delivery, enforcement activities, and supervision of casual staff.

Candidates should have strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and familiarity with local wildlife and forest resources. This is a field-oriented position requiring collaboration with harvesting communities and adherence

Qualifications

• High level of verbal and basic writing skills in English and Indigenous languages as needed.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities with regional partners.
• Experience supervising casual staff and managing personnel.
• Detailed knowledge of wildlife, habitats, and seasonal movements in the region.
• Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques and related regulations.
• Experience applying legislation, monitoring and enforcement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of departmental wildlife, environment and forest management programs at the area level.
• Support resource development program delivery and enforcement activities.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and protection initiatives.
• Supervise casual staff and maintain fixed assets.
• Collaborate with resource-harvesting communities to meet departmental goals and manage conflicts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Management

Wildlife knowledge

Forest and fire management

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

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

Located in Inuvik and reporting to the Renewable Resource Officer III, the Renewable Resource Officer I assists in delivery of departmental wildlife, environment and forest management programs and services at the area level. This includes resource development program delivery, wildlife management and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring and protection initiatives, forest and fire management projects, and associated supervision of casual support personnel and maintenance of fixed assets.

The Renewable Resource Officer I must work closely with the resource-harvesting community to implement departmental goals and objectives. In the context of this position, the resource harvesting community included individual harvesters, community-based resource organizations, commercial enterprises and municipalities, many of whom have opposing views on resource use. This position must possess strong leadership qualities in order to influence local resource management decision, and recognize and react appropriately to conflict situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high level of verbal skills and basic writing skills (English and applicable Indigenous language) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g. harvesters and community- based resource organizations) and to complete department forms (e.g. permits and promissory notes)
• Management skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other organizations within the region
• Human resource management and supervision skills are required to oversee casual staff
• Detailed knowledge of wildlife in the region including seasonal movements, habitats, reproduction cycle and community use of key species
• Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques
• Experience in applying legislation, monitoring and enforcement techniques

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A grade 10 education and at least five years of experience in harvesting techniques and practices in the region.

Additional Requirements

• This is a law enforcement position with a requirement to wear a uniform.
• A bona fide requirement of the job is passing the annual workplace simulation fitness standards.
• Must hold or be able to attain (within 6 months of hire) a Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
• A valid class 5 Driver's License is required.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
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