Position: Wildlife Management Director
Organization: Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board
Website: http://www.eeyoumarineregion.ca
Location: Chisasibi, Eeyou Marine Region (Northern Quebec), Quebec
The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) has been established as
the main instrument of Wildlife management and the main regulator of
access to Wildlife under the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement
(EMRLCA). This Agreement covers the offshore area surrounding the
Province of Quebec known as the Eeyou Marine Region (EMR).
The offices of the EMRWB are located in the community of Chisasibi,
Quebec and the staff consists of a Wildlife Management Director,
Wildlife Liaison Officer and Administrative Assistant.
Wildlife Management Director
The EMRWB is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Wildlife
Management Directo
r who will report to the Chairperson of the EMRWB
and who will be expected to play a key role in developing Wildlife
management policies for the Eeyou Marine Region.
The primary responsibilities of the Wildlife Management Director are to:
• Act as Secretary and provide advice and support to the members of the EMRWB
• Manage the day-to- day operations of the EMRWB office and staff
• Administer the EMRWB’s annual operating funds
• Establish and maintain an open file system on Wildlife data and information
• Administer a research programme and a Wildlife Research Fund ($ 5
million) pertinent to Wildlife management
• Cooperate with various institutions involved in Wildlife management
• Represent the EMRWB with co-management partners, government and the public
• Undertake studies to inventory Wildlife resources and habitat in the region
• Undertake studies to establish the Wildlife harvesting level in the region
• Elaborate Wildlife management plans for the protection of Wildlife habitat
• Provide advice regarding mitigation and compensation measures to
Wildlife resulting from development projects in the region, and
• Elaborate and participate in education, information and training programmes.
The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of the Eeyou Marine Region and
Wildlife species found within this region; knowledge of the Eeyou
Marine Region Land Claims Agreement; human resource management
experience, excellent communication skills, experience in
cross-cultural settings, and demonstrated project planning and
financial management skills.
Applicants should possess a university degree in biology, wildlife
management, marine ecology, oceanography or equivalent; should have
five years of experience in Wildlife management and/or northern
research; and should have the capacity to:
• Write technical and scientific reports, statements, meeting minutes,
information briefing documents, and information releases
• Analyse, summarize and synthesize scientific and technical information
• Plan, organize and execute a wide variety of tasks, and
• Communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences.
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English – both
orally and in writing. The ability to read, write and speak French
would be an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree would also be an
asset.
This position is located in Chisasibi, Quebec and assistance for
relocation is available. Housing is available at a subsidized rate.
Starting salary is commensurate with level of education and experience
and includes a competitive Northern benefits package.
Applicants are invited to visit the web site of the Grand Council of
the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) at http://www.gcc.ca/pdf/LEG000000023.pdf or
the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada web site at:
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1320437343375/1320437512985
to review
the Wildlife and Wildlife Management (Part III) provisions of the
EMRLCA and the related maps that apply to the Eeyou Marine Region.
The EMRWB is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this
and with the EMRLCA, conditions may vary to promote the employment of
Cree candidates.
Please send your covering letter and resumé by e-mail to Marina Kataquapit at:
mkataquapit@gcc.ca
Closing date is August 15, 2014.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
