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Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board
| | Job Title: | Wildlife Management Director | | Salary: | Starting salary is commensurate with level of education and experience and includes a competitive Northern benefits package. | | Category: | Environmental Services | | Deadline: |
6/6/2014: Expired
| | Location: | Chisasibi, Quebec |
Overview The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) has been established as the main instrument of Wildlife management and the main regulator of access to Wildlife under the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement (EMRLCA). This Agreement covers the offshore area surrounding the Province of Quebec known as the Eeyou Marine Region (EMR). The offices of the EMRWB are located in the community of Chisasibi, Quebec and the staff consists of a Wildlife Management Director, Wildlife Liaison Officer and Administrative Assistant. The EMRWB is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Wildlife Management Director who will report to the Chairperson of the EMRWB and who will be expected to play a key role in developing Wildlife management policies for the Eeyou Marine Region.
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Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Wildlife Management Director are to: Act as Secretary and provide advice and support to the members of the EMRWB Manage the day-to- day operations of the EMRWB office and staff Administer the EMRWB's annual operating funds Establish and maintain an open file system on Wildlife data and information Administer a research programme and a Wildlife Research Fund ($ 5 million) pertinent to Wildlife management Cooperate with various institutions involved in Wildlife management Represent the EMRWB with co-management partners, government and the public Undertake studies to inventory Wildlife resources and habitat in the region Undertake studies to establish the Wildlife harvesting level in the region Elaborate Wildlife management plans for the protection of Wildlife habitat Provide advice regarding mitigation and compensation measures to Wildlife resulting from development projects in the region, and Elaborate and participate in education, information and training programmes.
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Experience and Qualifications The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of the Eeyou Marine Region and Wildlife species found within this region; knowledge of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement; human resource management experience, excellent communication skills, experience in cross-cultural settings, and demonstrated project planning and financial management skills. Applicants should possess a university degree in biology, wildlife management, marine ecology, oceanography or equivalent; should have five years of experience in Wildlife management and/or northern research; and should have the capacity to: Write technical and scientific reports, statements, meeting minutes, information briefing documents, and information releases Analyse, summarize and synthesize scientific and technical information Plan, organize and execute a wide variety of tasks, and Communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English - both orally and in writing. The ability to read, write and speak French would be an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree would also be an asset.
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