We are hiring a Manager for Land Guardian Operations

Since time immemorial, our citizens have been stewards of our territory. Our Land Guardian Program, also known as Nahnéhé Gegenı́hı (“our land they look after” in Dene) and Kakinawetakwow Uski (“keepers of the land” in Cree) provides a formal mechanism to support those stewardship responsibilities and our Treaty Rights for future generations. The Land Guardian Program supports our stewardship, land management and on-the-land cultural activities, in accordance with our Treaty rights protected under Canada’s constitution. The Land Guardian Program conserves and develops the environmental, cultural and economic values of the lands and natural resources in our territory. 

Reporting to the Director of Lands, Resources and Treaty Rights, the Manager oversees all aspects of operations for the Land Guardian Program and the Community Liaison Program. These two programs support the protection and conservation of land, water, air, and plant and animal species in our territory. The Manager develops, manages and evaluates these programs, and directs workers (including management of worker performance and safety), and develops and administers operational policies related to land, water, air and species conservation programs. 

The Manager often joins other staff in the field and oversees the day-to-day activities and planning for this division of our operations. As a member of our management team, the Manager ensures short- and long-range planning for projects, programs, and services. This job requires cultural sensitivity; interacting with people in a sensitive and effective way. Also, due to the frequency of internal and external contacts, with regular exposure to sensitive and confidential matters, integrity and confidentiality are requirements. Other related duties. 

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