Full-Time, Term Position – (office in Burwash Landing)
Salary: LT-4, $ 59,532.20 – $ 83,174.00/ Annum (depending on experience)
Based on 70 hours biweekly
Overview
Reporting to the Lands Manager, the Guardian Coordinator is responsible for the successful development, implementation and monitoring of land-based projects and related work plans. It oversees the KFN Guardian Program, continuing the tradition of watching over, and respecting the lands, waters, and resources. The Land Guardians assist in asserting the contemporary authority for KFN as a self-governing First Nation.
Primary Duties and responsibilities
Implementing the strategic vision, goals, and objectives for a Guardian Program
Develop and implement work plans and schedules.
Supervising staff by providing direction, guidance, assigning tasks, and supporting their learning.
Liaising with other Guardian programs, other governments and organizations, and coordinating joint activities where appropriate.
Provide regular updates to KFN citizens through coordinating and hosting community engagement activities for the Program.
Participating in the recruitment of Guardians and providing feedback on their performance as needed.
developing a training program for Guardians that includes mentoring and capacity- building opportunities with the goal of protecting and preserving KFN lands and culture.
Researching funding opportunities and developing and submitting funding proposals to ensure continued and effective Program delivery.
Education and Experience
- Post-Secondary education in a program or discipline related to natural resource management, environmental science, conservation, outdoor recreation, or Indigenous/First Nations studies is preferred, along with some related experience working with First Nations in decolonized approaches.
- Proficiency in MS Office is required.
- Experience of 3-5 years with remote field data collection, scheduling/work planning, community/youth engagement, and project management is required.
- Experience supervising staff would be an asset.
- Research and report writing skills are essential.
- Strong analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills as well as the ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and prepare financial projections.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects and participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Strong analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills as well as the ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and prepare financial projections.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects and participate in and facilitate group meetings;
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability, strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Benefits:
- Extended Health care
- Pension
- Illness
- Travel Insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental Care
Conditions of Employment
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition Certificate
- Boat Operator Certificate, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) certificate, Snow machine Operations Certificate,
- Valid Wilderness First Aid Certificate, or willing to obtain.
- Willing to wear a uniform.
- Willing and able to travel to other communities
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends, as required
- Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods, as directed
- Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all KFN personnel All Kluane First Nation employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner intended to enhance the First Nations efforts to build a strong and prosperous Government.
Please submit applications to: Manager HR & Capacity-Nadia Qureshi at hr.manager@kfn.ca no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date.
Thank you for your application, however, only qualifying candidates will be contacted.
Posting date: November 28, 2022
Posted until filled
*Internal Postings are open to all KFN Citizens, community members’ and current KFN employees as the first priority in consideration for new employment opportunities within Kluane First Nation.
