Job Description

Natural Resources Manager
Carcross/Tagish First Nation
Carcross, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $66,595.82 to $91,458.14 Annually
Duration
Permanent
Job Level
Senior management
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Job Title: Natural Resources Manager (Anticipatory) Department: Heritage, Lands & Natural Resources Status: Full-Time Permanent Salary: $66,595.82 - $91,458.14 Level: 10 - 12 Closing Date: August 31, 2022 JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager of Heritage, Lands, and Natural Resources (HLNR), the Natural Resources Manager is responsible for implementing and administering Fish and Wildlife Management, Forest Resource Management, The Mining and Field Operations and Environmental Monitoring programs for the Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN), This position is responsible for integrating the four elements of the Values and Virtues of Life (mental, emotional, spiritual and physical) into these programs. The Natural Resource Manager will ensure the programs reflect, where possible, life’s’ four stages - child, youth, adult and elder. The Natural Resource Manager must be willing to change with the ongoing evolution of C/TFN circle governance. This position plays a critically important role in the ongoing development and fostering of Nation to Nation relationship building. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES The Natural Resource Manager is responsible for:

• Implementing and administering Fish and Wildlife planning and programs such as harvest management, hunter surveys, fish and wildlife population data collection, and compliance monitoring
• Providing Fish and Wildlife management recommendations internally and to various boards, committees and councils as required.
• Implementing advice and recommendations from the Land Management Board.
• As required, assist in providing expert advice to team discussions and decisions.
• In collaboration with the Governance Department and HLNR Management Team, assist with the development and implementation of C/TFN Legislation such as the Wildlife Act, as well as regulations and bylaws.
• Participate in development of the Community Knowledge Keeper database, by providing guidance for establishment of natural resource datasets.
• Assist and participate in internal and external planning initiatives.
• Attend on behalf of the Government of C/TFN Wildlife, Fish, Habitat and relevant meetings. (Internal and external).
• Prepare briefing notes using prescribed forms.
• Management of Section Budget.
• Proposal writing
• Participate in weekly bi-lateral meetings with Heritage Lands and Natural Resources Management Meetings to review briefings and work plans.
• Plan and implement, review and evaluate research programming: Fish and Wildlife, Forestry, Water, Ecology (Research Center of Excellence)
• Assist in the ongoing implementation of the GC/TFN Final Agreement
• Other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS (Candidate application/resumes should clearly demonstrate their related qualifications as selection for further consideration will be based on the information provided)

• Masters Degree in Renewable Resources Management, Fish and Wildlife Management, Environmental Sciences, Forest Management or related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years of Management and Leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Fish and Wildlife
• Knowledge of CTFN traditional territory, customary practice, and culture
• Standard First Aid and willingness to obtain higher

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Sign and abide by the C/TFN Code of Ethics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs (i.e. PAL)
• Criminal Record Check.
• Travel to various locations in the Yukon/Alaska/BC is a requirement of this position.
• Knowledge of CTFN traditional territory, customary practice, and culture

Additional Application Instructions
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply however preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and indigenous candidates. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please Note: • No compensation will be given for moving costs and applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. • Job descriptions are available from C/TFN Human Resource Department PLEASE QUOTE THE COMPETITION TITLE ON YOUR APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING. APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Apply to: Carcross/Tagish First Nation Human Resources Department Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Phone: (867) 821-4251 Ext 8213 Email: HumanResources@CTFN.ca