Wildlife Stewardship & Indigenous Engagement Lead

Government of British Columbia; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government entity is seeking an Engagement Specialist to serve as the primary liaison across ministries and with Indigenous communities. This position involves leading engagement initiatives and collaborative projects to advance fish and wildlife management, alongside implementation of conservation strategies. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field, and be registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist in BC. Experience in resource management and stakeholder engagement is crucial for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Background in assessing and monitoring natural resources with First Nations.
• Experience in resource stewardship management in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement initiatives and collaborative efforts for wildlife management.
• Coordinate events to advance ecosystem co-management.
• Implement strategies to improve wildlife conservation.

Skills

Resource management

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences

Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) registration

Job description

A provincial government entity is seeking an Engagement Specialist to serve as the primary liaison across ministries and with Indigenous communities. This position involves leading engagement initiatives and collaborative projects to advance fish and wildlife management, alongside implementation of conservation strategies. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field, and be registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist in BC. Experience in resource management and stakeholder engagement is crucial for success in this role.