Please note: The application deadline for this position is November 1 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Manager, Wildlife and Environment to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change in Fort Smith. This role leads the regional delivery of wildlife, environmental protection, conservation and resource management programs in the South Slave. You will balance environmental stewardship, resource use, compliance and community priorities while working closely with Indigenous governments and organizations, resource harvesters, industry and other partners.

About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent, Wildlife and Forest Management, you will oversee regional wildlife and environmental programs, enforcement activities, conservation education and resource development initiatives while supporting forest and fire management. You will provide leadership to staff, manage financial and operational resources and offer advice on issues spanning wildlife, forestry, mining, oil and gas, tourism and other resource activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of regional wildlife, environmental protection and resource management programs.
• Direct wildlife and resource enforcement activities and provide guidance on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Oversee environmental protection activities,



including staff response to spills and hazardous materials issues.
• Coordinate staff participation in wildlife, forestry and other renewable resource management projects.
• Lead conservation education programming and support regional fire suppression activities when required.
• Manage staff, budgets, contracts, administrative systems and regional program priorities while maintaining strong relationships with communities and partners. Qualifications Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
• Completion of a recognized two-year college diploma in Renewable Resource Management Technology or a related field, combined with five years of experience in the renewable resource sector, including related management and administration experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• A bona fide requirement of the position is the ability to pass the annual work simulation fitness standards. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental advantages in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit:
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📌 Manager, Wildlife (Fort Smith)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Fort Smith