Job Description

The Metlakatla Stewardship Society (MSS) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant. This position will be responsible for assisting with data collection, management & filing, meeting minutes, referral tracking, Guardian scheduling, project tracking and environmental fieldwork.
Responsibilities:
General

• Coordinate and participate in meetings, take minutes, review government and proponent meeting minutes, and prepare meeting documents.
• Coordinate community engagement sessions related to project development.
• Assist in preparing environmental assessment reports, including compiling and formatting data.
• Assist in drafting and submitting required documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate EA team Community Newsletter submissions to the Communications Department.
• Assist in preparing communication materials to update stakeholders on environmental issues and project status.
• Support the preparation of presentations, maps, charts, and other visuals for project stakeholders.
• Carry out basic GIS functions to support environmental review of permits.
• Maintain organized records and databases of project documentation.
• When in the field, record field observations, environmental conditions, and site data accurately.
• Help with researching environmental regulations, policies, and best practices relevant to projects.
• Assist with interdepartmental communications relating to environmental projects and permitting reviews.
• Assist with receiving, tracking, assessing and responding to incoming referrals and project development applications.
• Assist with maintaining the referrals-tracking software and ensure it is functioning as intended.
• Assist with other internal departments to communicate progress on environmental projects and permitting reviews.
• Track time spent on each project to ensure budgets are managed appropriately.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of the position and as directed by the manager.

• Degree in Natural Resource Management or related field.
• Experience conducting technical reviews of scientific studies.
• Understanding of Metlakatla values with respect to natural resource management or willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of GIS, Google Earth and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Awareness of data and communication security and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, colleagues, and government officials.
• Ability to synthesize, translate and present complex information to various audiences.
• Hardworking with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects within tight time constraints.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The successful candidate must be fully COVID vaccinated (at least 2 vaccines) and remain in full compliance with all Public Health Orders (PHOs) and MSS policies throughout their employment.

• Open until filled.
• To further explore this opportunity, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter about yourself and why you think this could be the right opportunity at this point in your career in the strictest confidence to the Director of Human Resources.