Manager Wildlife & Environment

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Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Manager, Wildlife and Environment leads the delivery of regional wildlife, environmental protection, conservation education, and resource management programs to support the sustainable use and stewardship of natural resources. Based in Fort Smith and reporting to the Superintendent, Wildlife and Forest Management, this position oversees program delivery, staff supervision, financial management, compliance and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring, and forest management initiatives.

Working closely with Indigenous governments and organizations, renewable resource boards, community stakeholders, industry partners, and resource harvesters, the Manager builds strong relationships to advance departmental priorities and balance diverse interests in resource management. The role provides strategic advice on wildlife, environmental, forestry, tourism, mining, oil and gas, and other resource development activities, while ensuring compliance with territorial and federal legislation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage people, budgets, contracts, and complex environmental and wildlife issues in a collaborative and multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates delivery of departmental resource development programs in the region to ensure effectiveness.

Directs the enforcement activities in the district.

Directs environmental protection activities in the region.

Directs staff input into renewable resource management projects.

Participates in regional fire suppression progress.

Directs and supervises the delivery of conservation education programs to maintain program standards.

Maintains the administrative systems of the area offices to comply with the requirements of the department and the GNWT.

Key Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (Renewable Resource Management Technology), 5 years experience in the renewable resource sector with related management and administration experience.

Required to passing the annual work simulation fitness standards.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8029

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Bona Fide Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is passing the annual work simulation fitness standards.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28477

Closing Date: November 1, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,237 - $152,002) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

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