Renewable Resource Officer II

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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

Located in Fort Good Hope and reporting to the Renewable Resource Officer III (RRO III), the Renewable Resource Officer II is responsible for implementing strategies for effective promotion, administration and enforcement of departmental program delivery through an assigned district area. This includes delivery of resource development programs, undertaking wildlife management and enforcement activities, environmental monitoring, protection and integration initiatives, forest harvesting and fire management projects, and the associated supervision of seasonal and casual personnel and management of fixed assets.

The RROII must work closely with the resource-harvesting community to implement departmental goals and objectives. In the context of this position, the resource-harvesting community includes individual harvesters, community-based resource organizations, commercial enterprises, municipalities, and aboriginal governments, many of whom have opposing views on resource use. The incumbent must think creatively, be respectful of different opinions and provide leadership in establishing mutually beneficial and on-going relationships. The position also maintains accountability to the public through effective and efficient communication of information and results on programs and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical writing skills (English) and a high level of verbal skills (English) are necessary to communicate departmental positions on resource management issues and

regulatory matters to stakeholders (e.g., harvesters and community- based resource organizations) and other agencies and to fulfill departmental requirements (e.g., enforcement reports, proposals).

Ability to speak and write in an applicable aboriginal language are considered assets.

Management experience and skills to plan, organize and coordinate multiple and divergent activities with other government and non-government organizations within the region.

Knowledge of resource harvesting techniques and activities in the region.

Knowledge of wildlife populations in the region including seasonal movements, habitat, reproduction cycles and community use of key species.

Specialized in resource management practices and resource development techniques.

Knowledge of a variety of resource sectors including minerals, oil and gas, forestry, land claim developments, and aboriginal traditional activities.

Knowledge of forest and fire management techniques.

Knowledge of skills required to live on the land including navigation skills for intercommunity and trap line travel.

Ability to apply legislation, monitoring and enforcement techniques.

Knowledge of basic renewable resource management philosophy and techniques.

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the

workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Graduation from a recognized 2-year College Diploma program (i.e., Renewable Resource Management Technology) or similar advanced vocational program, and experience in the renewable resource sector with related resource management and administration, and experience in applying legislation, monitoring and enforcement techniques.

GNWT Inquiries

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Sahtu HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

2 MCKENZIE DRIVE

BOX 360

NORMAN WELLS  NT  X0E 0V0

Tel (867) 587-7150

Fax (867) 587-2173

[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.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Bona Fide Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a Firearms Possession/Acquisition Licence.

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 # 28174

Closing Date: September 15, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $49.68 per hour (approximately $96,876.00. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $26,949.00.

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