Details:
Primary Duties:
• Facilitate the development of land, forestry and natural resource plans and policies for Wuikinuxv Territory
• Support Wuikinuxv in jointly drafting Conservancy Management Plans with BC Parks;
• Contribute to the review of proposed forest and lands activities with analysis and preparation of referral responses.
• Develop & manage work plans & budgets
• Represent Wuikinuxv Stewardship Office at various meetings as required (may include travel)
• Carry-out community engagement on lands & forest stewardship
• Facilitating collaboration & good communication with organizations within Wuikinuxv, & external organizations and project partners including: other First Nations, governments (local, provincial & federal) & other organizations
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum qualifications:
• Post Secondary degree or diploma in natural resource/land management, ecology, environmental studies, conservation biology, geography, native studies, or related field of study;
• Experience working in natural resource stewardship and/or land use planning;
• Well organized, self-motivated, strong written, communication and analytical skills;
• Experience with project management and report writing;
• Physical fitness and a willingness to work outside in a variety of conditions;
• Computer skills, including familiarity with MS Word & Excel;
Additional assets:
• Familiarity with Wuikinuxv Territory and stewardship values;
• Awareness of First Nations laws, rights and title, issues and traditional ecological knowledge;
• Experience working with First Nation communities;
• Experience & knowledge working with referral response & tracking systems and ArcGIS;
• Understanding of the ecosystem-based forest management;
• Experience working with First Nations, stakeholders, and government agencies