Job Opportunity: Protected Area Officer

The full posting is available at: https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/25571
Job Summary
Location: Łutsël K’é
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Job ID: 25571
Salary: $87,419 - $104,423
Employment Type:Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: August 29, 2024
 
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Łutsël K’é.
 
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
 
Job Information
Located in Łutsël K’é and reporting to the Renewable Resource Officer III, the RROII is responsible for implementing strategies for effective promotion, administration and enforcement of departmental program delivery through an assigned district area. This includes delivery of resource development programs, undertaking wildlife management and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring, protection and integration initiatives, forest harvesting and fire management projects, and the associated supervision of seasonal and casual personnel and management of fixed assets.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Seasoned technical writing skills (English) and a high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community- based resource organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports, proposals).
• Ability to speak and write in an applicable aboriginal language are considered assets.
• Extensive management experience and skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other government and non-government organizations within the region.
• Considerable human resource management and supervision skills are required to oversee casual and seasonal staff.
• Detailed knowledge of resource harvesting techniques and activities in the region.
 
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (i.e., Renewable Resource Management Technology) or similar advanced vocational program and progressively more responsible experience in the renewable resource sector with related resource management and administration experience.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Living and working on the land in isolated conditions with experienced people to provide training and experience necessary for living and traveling in all seasons and conditions.
- A Firearms Acquisition Certificate
- Valid driver's license
- A bona fide requirement of the job is passing the annual work simulation fitness standard.
 
Term Position
This job opening is until March 31, 2025.
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Physical Fitness Requirements
Bona Fide requirement of position is the ability to pass an annual work fitness simulation.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
Bona Fide Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a Firearms Possession/Acquisition Licence.
Non-Traditional
This job opening is for a Non-Traditional Occupations.  Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25571  
Closing Date: August 29, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $44.83 per hour (approximately $87,419 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $18,479.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.