Bear Guard (Yukon Flats)

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Bear Guards to ensure safety in wildlife-rich environments. This role involves performing deterrence services in remote terrains, where quick decision-making and firearm proficiency are crucial. Candidates should possess strong situational awareness and basic survival skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in Alaska's breathtaking backcountry, where your skills can make a significant impact. If you're ready for an adventure and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a background check to carry firearms.
• Must be fit for service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform avoidance and deterrence services in various terrains.
• Safely handle firearms for wildlife deterrence.
• Write reports of wildlife sightings.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Situational awareness

Basic survival skills

Communication skills

Education

Wildlife Awareness and Gun Proficiency class

Tools

GPS

Satellite phones

Radios

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform avoidance and deterrence services while in various local or remote terrain settings where wildlife is present. Bear Guards shall be prepared to move individuals out of harm’s way prior to taking defensive deterrence actions. The Bear Guard should be able to use their best judgment to determine when it is best to utilize non-lethal versus lethal deterrence measures.

LOCATION: Yukon Flats Region - Remote, AK

SCHEDULE: Determined by Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pays constant attention to surroundings and work situations while creating and maintaining a safe work environment
• Works well in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Safely handles a firearm and is willing to use it at a moment’s notice for wildlife deterrence
• Able to make good decisions while staying unemotional
• Responsible for daily care of weapon and ammunition
• Writes reports of wildlife sightings and submits to supervisor
• Willing to fly in small aircraft and helicopters as needed to access work sites
• Possesses basic survival skills and the ability to navigate using GPS, compass or maps
• Communicates as needed via satellite phones and radios

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English
• Consistently and accurately shoots a target from a minimum of 25 yards
• Must attend an 8-hour Wildlife Awareness and Gun Proficiency class
• Ability to pass a background check to carry firearms
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, and clean a firearm
• Must be fit for service at all times while in the work area/location

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of in-the-field first responder aid and/or CPR
• Comfortable camping or living in rustic accommodations in Alaska’s backcountry

Physical Requirements of the Position:

• This position requires the ability to walk and be on their feet for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift loads weighing up to approximately 50 lbs
• Must have 20/20 corrected vision

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Fairweather's business philosophy and practice isto provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.