The Resource Coordinator is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the Fisheries Joint Management Committee (FJMC) to meet its mandate on matters related to fish and marine mammal renewable resource management, and conservation, regulation, research for fisheries and marine mammal populations and their habitat as well as enforcement of harvesting regulations, for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR).
This role works directly with ISR community members, the FJMC, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of the North West Territories, Non-government Organizations (NGO) and colleagues within the Joint Secretariat. While based in Inuvik, there is travel throughout the ISR.
The successful candidate will have a university degree in an Environmental, Biological or Renewable Resources field as well as at least two years’ work experience related to fisheries and marine mammal management and conservation. The Joint Secretariat is open to candidates that have a relevant combination of knowledge and experience in lieu of formal education.
Preference is given to candidates with knowledge of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, prior living and/or working experience in Northern Canada and a proven ability to work independently and without close supervision in a co-operative environment.
The Joint Secretariat offers a competitive salary and benefits along with a supportive and exciting work environment, with lots of room to grow.
Preference will also be given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.
Closing Date: June 7th, 2019
Applications should be sent to Lee Vincent:
lee@visionaryseeds.com