Youth Employment Opportunity: Youth Ni Hat'ni Dene Guardians

The Thaidene Nëné Department’s Ni Hat’ni Dene program is hiring 4 youth guardians for the summer. The youth guardians will work alongside the Ni Hat’ni Dene guardians. These positions are located in Łutsël K’é.
 

​Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring water quality, fish, and other wildlife within the Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area.
• Acting as ambassadors for Thaidene Nëné, and welcoming and engaging visitors in the Indigenous protected area.
• Providing orientation, information, and interpretation on the natural and cultural history of Łutsël K’é Dene lands.
• Delivering visitor surveys.
• Welcoming visitors to Łutsël K’é, Kaché, and the Ni Hat’ni Dene cabins.
• Taking care of the old village at Kaché (includes maintaining cabins, cleaning up garbage, and cutting wood).
• Maintaining records of activities and travel routes.

 
Qualifications:

• Must be a youth (15-30 years old).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working with youth and children.

• Must be physically fit.
• Knowledge of LKDFN natural and cultural heritage is an asset.
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Dënesųłıné language is an asset.
• Experience operating boats is an asset.

 
If you are interested in being a Ni Hat’ni Dene youth guardian, please submit an updated resume and cover letter to tdndepartment@gmail.com or come to the Thaidene Nëné office.
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 22, 2022
 
START DATE: June 24, 2022

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