Fisheries and Wildlife Manager
Job No:
141113
Location:
New Aiyansh, BC (within close proximity to Terrace)
- Join our self-governed Indigenous community while honouring our heritage
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $70-89K plus full benefits
- Assist in achieving our long-term goals while working in a beautiful northern BC backdrop
About the Nisga'a Nation
Located on BC's rugged northwest coast, 100-150 km north of Terrace, Nisga'a Lands are blessed with soaring mountains, dramatic lava beds, picturesque fjords, and thriving rivers and streams, complemented by our rich cultural traditions. For visitors and residents, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, and much more!
The Nisga'a Lisims Government (NLG) building opened its doors in 2000, and has since been responsible for a vital set of functions carried out under various departments including Finance, Programs & Services, Fisheries & Wildlife, Lands & Resources, Capital, Housing & Facilities Operations, and Enforcement & Emergency Services, all which contribute to the development of the surrounding area. NLG's directives are governed under Nisga’a laws as well as federal and provincial laws.
To read more about our history, culture, and long term community goals, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
NLG is currently seeking a Fisheries and Wildlife Manager based in New Aiyansh, BC, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife, you will oversee research projects, provide technical resource, liaise with external stakeholders, and manage a small team of full time and seasonal contract hires year round. Specifically, the scope of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Management of Applied Research on Fisheries and Wildlife Programs:
- Ensuring data is obtained, analyzed, and verified using appropriate methodologies for scientific studies
- Preparing scientific and financial reports
- Facilitating full time and seasonal hiring of staff
- Delegating research tasks to the team as needed
- Developing improved processes in policies and procedures
- Identifying growth prospects and providing creative solutions to implement strategies
Management of Other Funded Programs:
- Supervising project inception and implementation per contract and budget terms
- Allocating funds, purchasing, and issuing invoices for program materials
- Providing status and completion reports to the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife
- Keeping complete and accurate project/department files
- Writing grant proposals to foundations program funding
Management of Fish Sale Operations:
- Ensuring upkeep of fish processing facility per Ministry of Agriculture standards
- Arranging for annual inspection of facility
- Overseeing permits and annual reports
- Seeking out markets and contracting fish buyers
- Facilitating full time and seasonal hiring of staff (supervisor, fish handlers, graders, labourers, etc)
- Working with finance department to facilitate payments and invoicing
- Ensuring accurate tracking of inventory in the supply chain
About You
To qualify for this role, a BSc in Biology is required, coupled with at least 2 years experience as a Field Biologist. NLG will also consider a combination of education and relevant work experience for candidates that demonstrated extensive experience in leadership, coaching, and program management in previous roles.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- Strong working knowledge of the Nisga’a Treaty
- Effective interpersonal, networking, and community relations skills
- Strong accounting and finance skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Computer proficiency
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, clean abstract, and access to reliable transportation
Lastly, our ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture. Familiarity with the Nisga’a language and culture will be considered an asset. Candidates with a Business Administration diploma or certificate, and/or a post-graduate degree in Biology or equivalent, are encouraged to apply!
Candidates that do not meet our minimum experience requirements are also encouraged to apply!
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will receive $70-89K annual salary, based on skills, education, and experience. All NLG team members also receive access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Up to 38 days off (20 vacation + 18 elective leave)
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Short and long-term disability
- Group life insurance
- Group pension plan
- Employee & family assistance program (EFAP) — confidential counseling services to assist employees
- Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
- Relocation assistance negotiable
By joining the NLG team, you can have a rewarding and exciting career that offers great opportunities for professional progression. Best of all, all of your hard work and dedication will serve the good of our Nation.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!