Land Guardian

Job Summary

Reporting to the Lands Manager, the Land Guardian position operates with considerable independence in providing inspections, analysis, advice, opinion and actions related to natural resource management and development programs to maintain compliance with legislation. This position contributes to and supports the planning, development, and implementation of a broad and district based natural resource compliance monitoring and inspection of the SFN Traditional Territory and Settlement lands that ensures resource development activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations department policies and resource management plans for the SFN and its citizens.

Education/Experience

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience, preferably in a First Nations work environment, and preferably with courses in renewable resources, or the willingness to learn;

• Knowledge or willingness to learn SFN Final Agreement and Self-Government Agreements;

• Knowledge or willingness to learn SFN history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations;

• Knowledge and experience in the outdoors, being on the land;

• Good knowledge of the Traditional Territory, lakes, streams, trails, cabins and roads.

Skills/Abilities

• Basic experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;

• Strong time management, organization and prioritizing skills;

• Ability to work independently, unsupervised and in a team setting;

• Effective communication skills;

• Strong problem-solving skills;

• Experience with conflict resolution.

This position works 75% of the time in the field, in all types of weather, to conduct site inspections within the SFN Traditional Territory. In the field, work involves frequent travel over rough roads and trails in remote areas by 4X4 truck, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile and boat. May be required to travel on foot in mountainous terrain and thick brush.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Yukon Class 5 Drivers License.

• Valid ORV Operator Training certification, Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating) and snowmobile Safety Course. Courses and training are available.

• Standard First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.

Documentation to be confirmed prior to start date.

For more Information

For more information, please contact Betty Baptiste, Lands Senior Manager at: landsmgr@selkirkfn.com or 867-537-3331, ext 603.

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

SFN HR thanks all applicants, but only those selected to advance further will be contacted.

Selkirk First Nation employment opportunities are posted on notice boards at the SFN office and Selkirk Centre, as well as online through the following websites:

SFN Employment: https://selkirkfn.com/employment/

YuWin: https://www.yuwin.ca/

CivicJobs: https://www.civicjobs.ca/ (select positions only)

Preference to SFN Citizens