Experience a unique blend of adventure in the diamond capital of Canada. Yellowknife is a modern, multi-cultural city of 18,600. With tourism, mining, and government, this youthful, energetic, family-orientated community offers both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and activities. Enjoy modern city amenities in one of this country’s last frontiers. Reporting to the Director, Wildlife Division, the Manager, Wildlife Research and Management is responsible for establishing overall direction for the Departmental wildlife and wildlife habitat research and monitoring programs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that these programs address Departmental issues and priorities; are responsive to the needs of management authorities, are scientifically credible, use traditional knowledge and are effective and efficient. The incumbent is required to demonstrate accomplished management and decision-making skills in leading and directing a team of professional staff and working collaboratively with a broad range of governments, aboriginal organizations, management authorities, boards, communities and interested parties on wildlife management issues. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge of conservation biology, wildlife population dynamics, habitat conservation, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, wildlife health and climate change issues, including field and statistical techniques. Ability to supervise and motivate senior professional staff with high levels of expertise in various fields (3 years) is required along with Northern experience working in a cross cultural environment (3 Years).
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