Resource Management Officer II

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the Northwest Territories seeks a Resource Management Officer II to oversee public land management. This role involves enforcing regulations to protect water quality and land resources. Candidates should have a 2-year Diploma in a Natural Resources Program, two years of related experience, and a valid Driver's License. Additional requirements include obtaining a Boating License and Firearms Acquisition Certificate within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year Diploma in a Natural Resources Program.
• Two years of related resource management experience.
• Must possess a valid class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Support management of public lands by enforcing acts and regulations.
• Protect water quality and land resources.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and permit conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of renewable and non-renewable development projects

Knowledge of land use and water use operations

Data entry and manipulation skills

Understanding of RCMP and DOJ roles

Understanding of Indigenous culture and politics

Education

2-year Diploma in a Natural Resources Program

Degree in Environmental Science or related fields

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 Resource Management Officer II supports the management and administration of public lands in the Region by enforcing acts and regulations, authorizations, policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met related to resource management issues for the Region. The RMO II is responsible for the protection of the Northwest Territories' natural environment including the protection of water quality, land resources, fisheries and wildlife habitat, and archaeological, cultural and heritage resources through enforcement of legislation and license and permit conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of renewable and non-renewable development projects and resource management and law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the requirements and environmental impact of land use and water use/waste disposal operations in the North.
• Knowledge of and ability to complete computer data entry, manipulation and retrieval techniques for data collection, and ability to create, use and maintain electronic data bases and filing systems for activities.
• Understanding of roles of RCMP and DOJ to assist Counsel in the conduct of prosecution to obtain the necessary information relating to an information or litigation file.
• Understanding of Indigenous government's culture, beliefs, aspirations and politics.

These knowledge, skills adn abilities are typically attained by

Completion of a 2-year Diploma in a Natural Resources Program as well as two (2) years of related resource management experience, including experience in safety, firearms and evidence collection and presentation. Must possess a valid class 5 Driver's License.

A Boating License and a Firearms Acquisition Certificate are required within 6 months of hire.

Equalvancies may include

• Completition of Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Law with one (1) year of related resource management experience, including experience in safety, firearms and evidence collection and presentation. A valid class 5 Driver¿s License.

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
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