Wildlife Manager, North Baffin presso Government of Nunavut

Reporting to the Director Wildlife Operations in Iqaluit, the Wildlife Manager for North Baffin is the key point of contact for the region to coordinate the delivery of the Department of Environment’s (DOE) programs. The Wildlife Manager ensures that Nunavummiut receive the maximum benefit from available renewable resources while maintaining environmental stewardship. 

The Wildlife Manager is responsible for upholding territorial, interjurisdictional, national, and international wildlife management commitments. The Wildlife Manager works with seven local Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTO’s), one Regional Wildlife Organization (RWO) and regional liaison staff of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB). The Wildlife Manager supervises the region’s Conservation Officer’s (CO) who are DOE’s closest link to the public. The Wildlife Manager is knowledgeable about the wildlife management issues and concerns facing harvesters in the region. The Manager issues and has input into permits for wildlife usage including fur and meat dealers, processing plants, outfitters, guides, wildlife research and observation.  

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of Nunavut Arctic College’s Environmental Technology Program, plus six (6) years of relevant experience in wildlife management at both the field operations and management level.  Three (3) years of supervisory experience is also required for this position. The candidate must hold a valid driver’s license; the ability to drive trucks, snowmobiles, ATV and boats is required. The candidate must hold a valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL); the ability to carry a firearm is required. The following are considered assets: experience or education in enforcement, licensing and inspection techniques, experience in wilderness travel and survival skills, First Aid and CPR and WHMIS 2015 Certification.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktitut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.