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:

UUMAJUIT WARDEN

(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.

Required Qualifications:

- 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.

📌 Uumajuit Warden (Quebec City)
🏢 Kativik Regional Government
📍 Quebec City