Manager, Biodiversity Programs

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Yukon. A land of friendly communities and spectacular scenery. A playground of waterways and trails with activities for all ages and interests – from hiking and fishing, to skiing and canoeing. With all this, and more, the Yukon is a great place to live, work and play.

Another advantage of the Yukon is that people who live and work in the North are entitled to significant tax incentives. So, join the Yukon Public Service, and help us provide a broad range of services to Yukoners. We offer relocation assistance and a competitive benefits package.

The Department of Environment is recruiting for a:

Manager, Biodiversity Programs
Competition No.: 08-ST20-03
Closing Date 5:00 p.m.: July 14, 2008
Salary: $83,491 to $96,710 per annum

The Fish and Wildlife Branch is seeking a program manager with an extensive background in wildlife biology and ecology to coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of biodiversity, species at risk, the tracking and reporting of rare species, and the wildlife viewing programs throughout the Yukon. This manager will oversee programs to ensure species at risk and rare and endangered populations and habitats are managed, taking into account current science-based research, local concerns, traditional and local knowledge, recommendations of First Nations, management boards and councils and social, economic, national and international considerations. Several years experience performing senior program management and staff supervision is essential.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with First Nations/Inuvialuit/Gwich’in Final Agreements and must have demonstrated competencies in consulting and collaborating with First Nation government staff, management boards, resources councils and other government agencies to conserve, manage and protect wild species and their habitats in relation to harvesting, industrial development and climate change. The successful candidate will be skilled in listening, developing and fostering relationships and have an awareness of current issues in wildlife management. Experience preparing and managing budgets and developing policies is essential. A willingness to travel both in and out of Yukon is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills are essential.

If you possess strong leadership skills and are able to manage programs and staff in an environment with changing priorities and critical deadlines, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your resume clearly outlining the skills above as well as the essential qualifications listed below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.

- A degree in biology or environmental science, with specialization in fish or wildlife ecology and management
- Experience in and understanding of field studies and management programs across a wide range of species
- Extensive experience leading and supervising staff within a scientific program context
- Experience and recognized abilities to coordinate multi-party processes with First Nations, Boards, Councils and
other government agencies on wildlife management issues
- Excellent administration skills including time management and problem solving skills

Condition of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.

A one year eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions in the same department and location.

Go to www.employment.gov.yk.ca for more information or contact Susan Koser at (867) 667-3018.

Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume/application to: Yukon Government, Public Service Commission, Box 2703, 2071 - 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6. Telephone: (867) 667-5653 Fax: (867) 667-5755 E-mail: resume@gov.yk.ca