Director of Natural & Heritage Resources
Organization: Government of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN)
Location: Old Crow, Yukon
About the Organization
The Government of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) governs the
vibrant people of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, which is proud to
exercise its inherent right to self government.
The organization manages the general welfare of the Vuntut Gwitchin
citizens, and ensures that activities and procedures in the local area
support the best interests of the community, the land, and its
resources. More specifically, the VGFN oversees the region’s natural
resources, government services, health and social issues, and
educational resources.
About Old Crow
The community of Old Crow is located in North Yukon, Canada, and is
home to the 300 members of the close-knit community of the Vuntut
Gwitchin First Nations people.
Serviced by an airport which has weekly flights to Dawson City and
Whitehorse, the town is solely accessible by air, which surely
contributes to preserving the natural splendor of the community.
The town boasts full services and amenities for those looking to
participate in community activities, including the Vuntut Gwintchin
Government building, a community and youth centre, a ski lodge, and
more!
Old Crow is a great place to raise a family as the town is complete
with a nursing station with a visiting doctor, an established school
(K4 – Grade 9) and college campus, and is truly a northern community
like no other!
About the Opportunity
Currently, the Government of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nations, has an
exciting full-time opening for aDirector of Natural and Heritage
Resources in Old Crow, Yukon Territory.
In this key role, you will be responsible for directing the business
of the Natural & Heritage Resources Department in lands, environment,
heritage, and fish and wildlife. Reporting to the Executive Director,
you will supervise the Heritage Manager, Lands Manager, Fish &
Wildlife Manager and Administrative Assistant. This position also
serves as a member of the Senior Management Team in the Vuntut
Gwitchin Government.
In order to apply, you will need a degree or diploma in one or more of
the following:
• Natural or renewable resource management
• Land management
• Environmental studies
In addition to your education, you MUST have extensive relevant work
experience at a senior management level. The ideal candidate will have
knowledge of the principles, practices, issues and legislation
associated with natural resources management.
In this managerial role, you will need excellent project management
skills, and in-depth knowledge of developing policies and procedures,
applying financial management, negotiating, supervising and problem
solving.
Understandably, superior oral and written communication skills are required.
About the Benefits
In exchange for all your hard work and dedication on the job, you will
be rewarded with a highly competitive salary of $79,806 – $103,748 and
the following package of benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision;
• Life insurance, and Disability insurance;
• 5.5% employee-matched pension plan;
• 4 weeks of vacation to start; and
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate!
If you are interested in working for an innovative organization and
have the ambition and drive to take on this challenging role, then we
want to hear from you – Apply Now!
To apply: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/68234
To be further considered for this position, please submit your
application by 5 p.m. on July 3rd, 2015.