Wildlife Technician II - Jobs in Arviat, NU

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Community:ArviatReference number:13-506642Type of employment:IndeterminateType of Employment 2:If there is no successful Nunavut Inuit this position will be offered as a 3 year term.Union Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$89,998 per year, 37.5 hour/weekNorthern Allowance:$21,113 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, February 17, 2023 - 11:59pmThis is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.The Wildlife Technician II assists and supports the Wildlife Biologist II (Biologist) to plan, develop, initiate, analyze and report on field, laboratory, and harvest studies on species within Nunavut’s mandate. The Technician also assists in the development of management plans, consultations, technical publications, reports, conservation, education, and administration.Under the direction of the Biologist, this key support position enables the research and management initiatives required to identify total allowable harvest levels, population boundaries (map range) and potential impacts of development activities on wildlife and wildlife habitat by providing logistic, field, laboratory, administrative, clerical and analytical support to regional research and management initiatives.The incumbent takes the lead in collecting data on total allowable harvests, population boundries, abundance, reproduction, mortality, behavior, habitat, prey, development impacts, human harvest, and health of wildlife as a basis for management concern; Assists in the Administration of the Department’s land use referral system, wildlife research permit system, and resident hunter surveys by reviewing, preparing, entering and analyzing and updating and maintaining applications and requests in the computerized databases on the land-use applications; Prepares management study reports and publications; Conducts laboratory analysis of specimens and tabulates results for interpretation; Perform other related duties as required by Regional Biologist and/or Manager Wildlife Research may assign. Travel is often by boat, ATV, snowmobile, helicopter, or single engine fixed-wing aircraft. The incumbent is often required to stand or walk in outside situations including extreme cold, deep snow or ice conditions, extreme amount of mosquitos, move heavy equipment such as snowmobiles and carry equipment (60 ibs).The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through Technical Diploma in Renewable Resources or a related discipline plus 2 years related expierience. This training is required to enable the technician to understand scientific principles, perform statistical analysis of field data, and complete projects with a minimum level of supervision. Minimum requirements (Mandatory) for this postion will have a clecan criminal record in order to handle immobilization drugs and must be eligible for PAL to be able to handle restricted and non-restricted firearms. Equivalencies consisting of a combinationg of education, knowledge, skills and abilities equal to the formal education and experience requirements will be considered.In keeping with Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement…special consideration” will be given to candidates who fulfill these criteria:

• Specific job skills listed in this description will be complemented by an awareness and sensitivity to the rerquirement for reflecting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in all departmental initiatives.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy.
• Communityawareness.
• Fluency in Inuktitut.

Skills to be considered an asset:

• The ability to communicate in two or more of the official languages of Nunavut is an asset.
• Experience in wilderness travel and survival skills.
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• WHMIS 2015 certification.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Rankin Inlet)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 899Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C 0G0Phone: 867-645-8065Toll free: 1-800-933-3072Fax: 867-645-8097Email: [email protected]www.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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