17 Sep
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Administration régionale Kativik
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Umiujaq
17 Sep
Administration régionale Kativik
Umiujaq
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 agile 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 (Umiujaq)
🏢 Administration régionale Kativik
📍 Umiujaq