Main Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operations of the Board
Mange human resources including recruitment, supervision, and performance management
Manage project budgets (including an operating budget) of approximately 1.5 million dollars
Manage and maintain respectful and meaningful relationships with co-management partners
Ensure annual reporting requirements are met
Pursue additional funding, as required
Manage financial contribution agreements
Work with investment managers to manage the Wildlife Studies Fund (WSF), worth 3 million dollars
Administer annual project allocations from the WSF based on Board decisions
Organize Board meetings (usually two face-to-face and four teleconferences per year)
Manage Board subcommittees and their meetings (i.e., finance subcommittee meets quarterly)
Ensure a proper record of minutes is maintained for all Board meetings
Ensure Board members have relevant briefing documents to properly prepare for meetings
Implement Board decisions through staff work plans
Provide advice and guidance to the Board, as requested by the Board
Implement Board policies

Requirements
(Applicants MUST demonstrate they meet the following)
Undergraduate degree in biology or administration with at least 5 years related work experience. A combination of work experience and education will be considered.
Sound understanding of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA)
Experience with human resources management
Experience with financial management including funding proposals, budget development and reporting
Excellent writing, communication, and organization skills
Demonstration of leadership skills and supervisory experience
Northwest Territories Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent
Security clearance/Criminal Records Check will be required
Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada
Assets (Preference will be given to applicants that meet the following)
Priority will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and residents of the Northwest Territories.
Experience working in the Canadian north and with northern Indigenous communities
Experience (education/work/life) in renewable resources management
Experience with Sage accounting software
Valid standard First Aid certificate (or higher)
Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study
Starting Salary: $110,000 per year

Benefits:
Northern Allowance ($15,279), relocation package, RRSP, and health and benefits coverage

Apply:
Closing Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 by midnight (MST)
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to visit our website at grrb.nt.ca. Please direct your inquiries or submit your cover letter and resume to:
Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board
Attention: Robert Charlie-Tetlichi, Chairperson
recruit@grrb.nt.ca
Box 2240, Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0
867-777-6600