Job
Type:
Full-time
Location: Old Crow, Yukon Territory YT
Posting
Date: Jun
24, 2015
Website: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/68234
- Live
in the beautiful community of Old Crow, surrounded by the
natural splendours of Northern Yukon! - Use
your leadership experience to take on this key role in a close-knit
community! - Enjoy
a highly competitive salary and a vast array of benefits!
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 be further
considered for this position, please submit your application by 5
p.m. on July 3rd, 2015.
