Fisheries/Forestry Biologist

The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) is a co-management Board located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The GRRB is currently seeking a motivated full-time Fisheries/Forestry Biologist. This position is responsible for management planning, research, technical advice, relationship building and consultation related to fisheries and forestry in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA).

Main responsibilities:
• Assist partners with fisheries and forestry management in the GSA, including development, review and implementation of management plans and the associated consultation;
• Conduct fisheries and forestry research in the GSA as related to the GRRB mandate and highlighted in the GRRB’s research priorities;
• Maintain an inventory of fisheries and forestry research in the GSA;
• Assist in the coordination of annual fisheries and forestry research priorities;
• Provide fisheries and forestry related technical advice to the Board, co-management partners, and government agencies in the GSA;
• Provide fisheries and forestry related management information and staff summary at bi-annual Board meetings;
• Develop fisheries and forestry related communication material as needed;
• Consult with Renewable Resources Councils, government and co-management partners on fisheries and forestry management programs and research projects in the GSA; and
• Provide plain language summaries of GRRB fisheries and forestry research to RRCs and the public.

Requirements (Applicants MUST demonstrate they meet the following):
• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Biology or related science field;
• Work experience in the fisheries and/or forestry field;
• Ability to conduct remote field work; and
• Class 5 Driver’s license, standard first aid and successful criminal records check by the first day of employment
Assets (Preference will be given to applicants that meet the following):
• Knowledge of the GRRB mandate and the role of co-management in the North;
• Sound understanding of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement;
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation relating to fisheries and forestry in the NWT, including the Fisheries Act, NWT Forestry Management Act and associated regulations;
• Knowledge of management plans relating to fisheries and forestry in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA);
• Experience in fisheries and forestry research design, methodology and management plan development;
• Experience in remote field work, comfortable flying in helicopters and/or small aircrafts, and operating boats;
• Experience working in the north and with northern aboriginal communities, particularly in GSA communities;
• Strong communication, time management and organization skills;
• Experience with financial planning including preparation of funding proposals and managing budgets;
• Supervisory experience of field staff;
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or willingness to obtain these within the first 6 months of employment; and
• Priority will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and residents of the Northwest Territories

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