Uumajuit Warden

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

(PERMANENT, PART-TIME POSITION)

Under the Supervision of the Uumajuit Program Coordinator, the responsibilities of the Warden will include, without being limited to:

• Assist in the realization of the Nunavik Wildlife Protection Plan objectives and the Nunavik Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management Agreement objectives;
• Patrol the Nunavik territory so as to ensure that the regulations and wildlife exploitation modalities are respected (licenses, rights, etc.);
• Assist wildlife protection officers during verifications done on residents, temporary residents, and visitors in Nunavik;
• Verify hunting and fishing access rights on the territory;
• Inform wildlife protection officers of reported or observed poaching activities;
• Assist the wildlife protection officers in cases of disruption of fish and/or wildlife habitat;
• Inform the population of applicable wildlife regulations;
• Participate with the wildlife protection officers in the education programs for students;
• Ensure communication between residents, temporary residents, and visitors in Nunavik;
• Work with the Technicians to ensure that their tasks are completed including collaboration with DFO Fisheries Officers and Environment Canada Officers;
• Collect weekly observation and catch data (i.e. sighted, landed, loss and wounded) of marine mammals:
  Belugas, walrus, seals, narwhals, bowhead whales and killer whales;
• Provide patrol and weekly reports;
• Perform other related duties, as required by the Supervisor.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in wildlife protection, fisheries conservation or equivalent; traditional land skills will be considered as equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated experience in renewable resource harvesting, hunting, fishing, trapping and traditional land skills;
• Sound moral character;
• Never have been found guilty of, or pleaded guilty to, an offence under the Criminal Code;
• Available to undertake patrols and to travel within Nunavik;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:
  Inuktitut, English, and French
• Willing to undergo training.

* The selected candidates will attend training provided by the Ministère de la Forêt, de la Faune et des Parcs to qualify as Wildlife Protection Assistant.

Place of work: Kangirsuk

Salary: Minimum: $40 906/year; maximum $66 291/year (Class
5)

Benefits:
Calculated on a pro rata basis:

• Cost of living differential:
  Minimum of $11 834/year
• Food allowance:
  Minimum of $4 972/year
• Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually
• Simplified Pension Plan: 6.25% employer, 4% employee
• Group Insurance
• Vacation: 20 days annually
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.