Heritage & Natural Resources Manager 

COUNCIL OF THE HAIDA NATION

Heritage & Natural Resources Manager

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Lands, the Heritage & Natural Resource Manager oversees the program areas associated with the implementation of 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.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field with 3 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 field work, physically able to perform field duties
• Must have a valid class 5 B.C. driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your cover letter and resume to: careers@haidanation.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Open until filled