Manager Wildlife & Environment
Job Summary
Department Information
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.
Job Information
Located in Fort Simpson and reporting to the Regional Superintendent, the Manager, Wildlife and Environment is responsible for the management and delivery of departmental wildlife and environmental initiatives and assisting with forest management initiatives at the regional level. This includes resource development programs delivery; wildlife management and enforcement; environmental monitoring, protection and integration initiatives; conservation education; forest and fire management; and the associated supervision of personnel and management of assets. The Manager, Wildlife and Environment (Manager) is responsible for the regional delivery and management of conservation education, resource development, enforcement, environmental protection, and wildlife programs and functions in accordance with territorial and federal legislation while adhering to Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) policy and procedures to promote and preserve healthy sustainable renewable resources in the region. This includes the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources to coordinate the administration and delivery of programs and services. These functions will assist the department in the orderly development of sustainable renewable and non- renewable resource-based industries, involving forests, wildlife, oil and gas, mining, tourism, and related business opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
¿ Technical writing skills (English) and a high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community-based resource organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports, proposals).
¿ Ability to speak and write in an applicable aboriginal language are considered assets.
¿ Management experience and skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other organizations within the region.
¿ Human resource management and supervision skills are required to oversee casual staff.
¿ Knowledge of resource harvesting techniques in the region.
¿ Knowledge of wildlife in the region including seasonal movements, habitats, reproduction cycles and community use of key species.
¿ Specialized in resource management practices and resource development techniques.
¿ Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (i.e. Renewable Resource Management Technology), with a minimum of five (5) years¿ experience in the renewable resource sector with related management and administration experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 288-0334
Fax (867) 695-3100
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27840
Closing Date: MAY 29, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127, 238 - $152, 003) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $11, 968.
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