Overview
Aquatic and Terrestrial Monitors Jobs in Dundalk, Canada at Lower Nicola Indian Band
Location: Dundalk
Summary of Organizational Responsibilities
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) has an immediate opening for a Biologist with thorough knowledge of local environmental regulations and their application to a wide variety of projects that advance Nlaka’pamux rights and title. This is a full-time opportunity overseeing LNIB’s Aquatic and Terrestrial environments.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports, workplans for technical programs and writing proposals
- Designing, planning and/or leading aquatic field programs, habitat restoration, habitat offsetting development, aquatic health assessments, fish and fish habitat assessments, fish enhancement programs, fish salvages and/or water quality field programs
- Accelerating the LNIB aquatics and fisheries programming forward into the future of co-management
- Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and local Indigenous communities
- Providing technical guidance and direction to field staff through supervision, mentoring, and training
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in:
- Provincial environmental assessment certification process
- Environmental impact assessment and permit applications
- Developing a community-based fishery program and writing project proposals
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory processes in British Columbia including the Water Sustainability Act, Riparian Areas Protection Regulation, Fisheries Act and local government permitting processes in the Nicola Valley
- A thorough understanding of biological survey techniques
- Ability to identifying and mitigate environmental issues and risks during all phases of projects
- Experience managing field work, ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Experience working with diverse organizations including governments, industry, not-for-profits and First Nations
Qualifications
- Mandatory minimum
B.Sc. or preferred M.Sc degree.
- Previous experience working in or with Indigenous communities beneficial
- A understanding of project management preferred
- Environmental Assessment and Permitting experience
Rewards of working at Lower Nicola Indian Band
- Flexible hours, field / summer season heavy, winter vacation options
- Opportunity to build and develop a new Band owned and operated community fisheries program (in light of DRIPA and recent co-management policy changes)
- Competitive salary, paid 15 days annual vacation to start, 15 paid annual personal days
- Comprehensive group benefits including extended health and dental coverage and matching pension plan
- Work with the Economic Development Department at one of the fastest growing Indian Bands in Canada
- Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training
- Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues
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Title: Aquatic and Terrestrial Monitors
Company: Lower Nicola Indian Band
Location: Dundalk, Canada
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