EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Fisheries Biologist
Organization: Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board
Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories

The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) is a co-management Board located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

The GRRB is currently seeking a motivated full-time Fisheries Biologist. This position is responsible for management planning, technical advice, relationship building, and consultation related mainly to fisheries, but also involving some forestry management, in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA).

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the GRRB’s involvement with fisheries and forestry management in the GSA, including development,review and implementation of management plans and the associated consultations

• Maintain an inventory of fisheries and forestry research in the GSA
• Assist in the coordination of annual fisheries and forestry research priorities
• Provide related technical advice to the Board, co-management partners, and government agencies
• Develop fisheries and forestry related communication material as needed
• Consult with Renewable Resources Councils, government and co-management partners on relatedmanagement programs and research projects in the GSA
• Provide plain language summaries of GRRB fisheries and forestry research to RRCs and the public

Requirements (Applicants MUST demonstrate they meet the following):

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science field
• Work experience in the fisheries field
• Ability to conduct remote field work
• NWT Class 5 Driver’s License, standard first aid, and successful criminal records check prior to employment
• Experience in renewable resources and management plan development

Assets (Preference will be given to applicants that meet the following):

Priority will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and residents of the Northwest Territories.

Starting Salary: $90,630.00 per year
Benefits: Northern Allowance ($14,699.00), relocation package, vacation travel allowance, RRSP, and robust health and benefits coverage

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to visit our website at grrb.nt.ca. Please direct your inquiries or submit your cover letter and resume to:

Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board
Attention: Leigh-Ann Williams-Jones
recruit@grrb.nt.ca
Box 2240, Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0
867-777-6600

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