Main Responsibilities:
Develop work plans
Coordinate the development of wildlife management plans and research needs in collaboration with co-management partners
Develop and conduct wildlife research projects including funding applications and budget management
Conduct literature reviews of wildlife research and management in the GSA
Provide advice regarding wildlife topics
Provide technical reviews of various wildlife related reports
Develop wildlife related communication materials
Consult with Renewable Resources Councils (RRCs), government and co-management partners and public on wildlife management programs and research projects in the GSA
Provide plain language summaries of GRRB wildlife management and research projects to the RRCs
Build and maintain positive working relationships
Requirements (Applicants MUST demonstrate they meet the following):
Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Biology or related science field
Work experience in the wildlife field
Ability to conduct remote field work
Class 5 Driver’s license, standard first aid and successful criminal records check by the first day of employment
Assets (Preference will be given to applicants that meet the following):
Knowledge of the GRRB mandate and the role of co-management in the North
Sound understanding of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and Board policies
Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to wildlife in the NWT, such as the NWT Wildlife Act and associated regulations
Knowledge of management plans relating to wildlife in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA)
Sound understanding of scientific methodology and integration with traditional knowledge
Experience in research design, methodology and management plan development
Experience in remote field work, comfortable flying in helicopters and/or small aircraft
Experience working in the north and with northern aboriginal communities, particularly in GSA communities
Strong communication, time management and organization skills
Computer literacy, data analysis (including GIS) and report writing
Experience with financial planning including preparation of funding proposals and managing budgets
Ability to perform technical reviews and provide advice
Supervisory experience of field staff and team management skills
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), Advanced Wilderness First Aid or willingness to obtain these within the first 6 months of employment
Priority will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and residents of the Northwest Territories
Starting Salary: $90,630 per year
Benefits: Northern Allowance ($14,661), relocation package, RRSP, and health and benefits coverage
Closing Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 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
recruit@grrb.nt.ca
Box 2240, Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0
867-777-6600