Heritage and Natural Resource Manager

Heritage and Natural Resource Manager

Location:

Masset, Haida Gwaii

Full-time |

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida.

Reporting to the Director of Lands, the Heritage & Natural Resource Manager oversees the program areas associated with implementing the Strategic Land Use Agreement, the Kunst’aa Guu-Kunst’aayah Reconciliation Protocol and the Haida Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order.

This position includes close collaboration with other departments and external government staff. The HNRD Manager is responsible for a wide range of areas including but not limited to Forest Stewardship & Monitoring, Solutions Table, HNRC, and HGMC technical support, GIS Mapping services & Archaeological monitoring.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the delivery of Heritage & Natural Resources operations, ensuring existing policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and continue to develop when required;
• Supervise a team of seasonal and regular staff. Ensures staff are trained in all duties and meet safety standards. Ensures the inclusion of capacity-building opportunities and succession planning;
• Develop, implement, and maintain HNRD programs, budgets, work plans and services within the HNRD department;
• Participate in bodies providing oversight or management of areas as assigned.
• Assess the departmental, staffing, and fiscal needs of the programs and services annually and make recommendations to the Director.
• Provide logistical and where applicable resource support towards emergency and high-risk situations;
• Other duties as assigned

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field with three years experience, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and experience
• Experience in budget and contractor oversight and management of people;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of operating plans and policies;
• Knowledge of Haida Culture and Haida Gwaii natural history;
• Skilled in fieldwork, physically able to perform field duties
• Must have a valid class 5 B.C. driver’s license
• Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

• Hourly rate: $40.74 - $42.37 based on experience.
• Full-time (35–40 hrs/week) with paid time off, including an additional 2 week office closure during the winter break.
• Competitive benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.