Field Operator Supervisor

Position: 2. Field Operator Supervisor
Lands and Resources Department

Permanent Full-Time

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree related to Land Management, Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Business Administration or First Nations Governance; and minimum of three years of experience working in a lands and resources management setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, skills and work experience; general knowledge of LSCFN's Self-Government Agreements and Final Agreement; specific knowledge of the lands and resources provisions of the Final Agreement and Implementation Plan;

knowledge of Federal and Yukon legislation and regulations; knowledge of LSCFN workplace firearms policy; ability to contribute to the drafting of lands and resources plans and enforcement initiatives, regulations, policies and procedures; understanding of recruitment, hiring policies and supervisory responsibilities; knowledge of conflict management / resolution skills and mediation; cultural experience, understanding of First Nations challenges and opportunities; knowledge of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations.

Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) training, particularly safety leadership or above would be an asset. PAL:
Boat Operators Certificate;
Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.

Main Duties:

Coordinates and completes administrative duties, such as, record time keeping, purchase orders;

Assists in recruiting, training and directing subordinate staff i.e. Game Guardians, River Rangers, Land Guardians, etc.;

Develops and implements field operations plans for subordinate staff and supervises a wide range of operations, including but not limited to remote location logistics planning;

Supervisor ensures field operations staff are trained in safety practices and carry out activities in a safe manner and according to approved Occupational Health and Safety policies, practices and procedures.

Implements the LSCFN workplace firearms policy including providing ammunition to staff in the morning and collecting and safety storing ammunition and firearms as appropriate;

Ensures deadlines are met for assigned activities and activities are carried out in a safe manner according to established safety protocols;

In collaboration with the supervisor and inter-departmental LSCFN teams assists in the development of health and safety programming for all land and river activities/operations;

Provides or coordinates the provision of training to unit staff related to safe land and river operations and equipment usage and maintenance;

Develops recommendations regarding operational improvements for review by the Fish and Wildlife Manager and the Lands Manager;

On an on-call basis responds to emergency situations from unit staff and as appropriate staff of other organizations;

Performs other duties as required.

LSCFN Recruitment Policy will apply.

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