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.
Located in Sachs Harbour, this position reports to the Renewable Resource Officer III in Inuvik.
The Patrolperson is responsible for the delivery of Departmental wildlife, environment and where applicable, Forestry and Fire Suppression programs and services at the Area level. This includes assisting with resource development and Conservation Education programs; assisting with wildlife management activities; assisting with environmental monitoring, protection and integration initiatives; supervision of casual personnel and management of fixed assets.
The incumbent must work closely with the resource harvesting community to successfully implement goals and objectives of the Department. The resource harvesting community includes individuals, the Hunters and Trappers Committee, Renewable Resource Councils, Commercial Enterprises and Municipalities - many of who have opposing views on resource use. The incumbent must think creatively and provide leadership in establishing these relationships.
The incumbent must monitor delivered programs and services to demonstrate to the Renewable Resource Officer III, that goals and objectives of the Area are being met. The challenge for the incumbent will be to ensure proper planning, program implementation and communication has occurred so there is no question of on-going support from community wildlife organizations, and individual resource harvesters.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Basic renewable resource management philosophy and techniques. The incumbent should possess a grade 10 education and 5 or more years of experience in harvesting techniques and
practices in the Area. Fluency in English is necessary. Living and working on the land in isolated conditions with experienced persons provides training and experience necessary for living and
traveling in all seasonal conditions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A Firearm License and a valid Driver's License are required.
Departmental firearm qualification is required within one month of employment.
Opportunities to practice and become proficient will be provided on the job.
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
