"Department: Environment and Climate Change " + "The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents. " + "Job Information " + "Located in Fort Simpson and reporting to the Regional Superintendent, the Manager, Wildlife and Environment is responsible for the management and delivery of departmental wildlife and environmental initiatives and assisting with forest management initiatives at the regional level. The Manager, Wildlife and Environment is responsible for the regional delivery and management of conservation education, resource development, enforcement, environmental protection, and wildlife programs and functions in accordance with territorial and federal legislation while adhering to Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) policy and procedures to promote and preserve healthy sustainable renewable resources in the region. This includes the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources to coordinate the administration and delivery of programs and services. These functions will assist the department in the orderly development of sustainable renewable and non-renewable resource-based industries, involving forests, wildlife, oil and gas, mining, tourism, and related business opportunities. " + "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities " + "" + "Technical writing skills (English) and a high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community-based resource organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports, proposals). " + "Ability to speak and write in an applicable aboriginal language are considered assets. " + "Management experience and 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. " + "Knowledge of resource harvesting techniques in the region. " + "Knowledge of wildlife in the region including seasonal movements, habitats, reproduction cycles and community use of key species. " + "Specialized in resource management practices and resource development techniques. " + "Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques. " + " " + "Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (i.e. Renewable Resource Management Technology), with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the renewable resource sector with related management and administration experience. " + "Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. " #J-18808-Ljbffr