Renewable Resource Officer I

Job Information

Located in Inuvik and reporting to the Renewable Resource Officer III, the Renewable Resource Officer I  assists in delivery of departmental wildlife, environment and forest management programs and services at the area level. This includes resource development program delivery, wildlife management and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring and protection initiatives, forest and fire management projects, and associated supervision of casual support personnel and maintenance of fixed assets. 

The Renewable Resource Officer I  must work closely with the resource-harvesting community to implement departmental goals and objectives. In the context of this position, the resource harvesting community included individual harvesters, community-based resource organizations, commercial enterprises and municipalities, many of whom have opposing views on resource use. This position must possess strong leadership qualities in order to influence local resource management decision, and recognize and react appropriately to conflict situations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high level of verbal skills and basic writing skills (English and applicable Indigenous language) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g. harvesters and community- based resource organizations) and to complete department forms (e.g. permits and promissory notes)
• Management 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
• Detailed knowledge of wildlife in the region including seasonal movements, habitats, reproduction cycle and community use of key species
• Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques
• Experience in applying legislation, monitoring and enforcement techniques

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A grade 10 education and at least five years of experience in harvesting techniques and practices in the region. 

Additional Requirements

• This is a law enforcement position with a requirement to wear a uniform.  
• A bona fide requirement of the job is passing the annual workplace simulation fitness standards.  
• Must hold or be able to attain (within 6 months of hire) a Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).  
• A valid class 5 Driver's License is required.  

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
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