Job Description – ULKATCHO WILDLIFE/MONITORING GUARDIAN
CHUNTA RESOURCES SOCIETY IS HIRING GUARDIANS TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE ULKATCHO FIRST NATION TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
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Job Position
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Ulkatcho First Nation Guardian Program
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Work Term
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Full Time
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Hours of Work
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35-40 hours / week, irregular work schedules, some weekend work will be necessary.
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Wage
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$25.00 to $28.00/ hour
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Reports to
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Chunta Manager
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Job Description and Purpose
The Ulkatcho First Nation Guardian program has been active since the fall on 2022 and is carried out under the mandate of the Chunta Resources Society. The Guardians have an important role to assert Ulkatcho First Nations rights and title, and to monitor the traditional territory activities in regard to resource extraction, tourism, hunting and freshwater, terrestrial and cultural resources.
Specifically, the Ulkatcho Wildlife and Monitoring Guardians will be tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and managing our wildlife, including but not limited to, large and small game, predator management, and avian species. This will include working with SARA, MOF, Conservation Officers, working with elders, youth and other nations and UFN Consultants.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Actively patrol, monitor and demonstrate a presence on lands
• Integrate local and traditional knowledge to manage and steward lands and waters.
• Maintain and promote cultural continuity
• Monitor Moose Harvest
• Perform conservation investigations in collaboration with CO officers
• Monitor Camera trap studies and other wildlife monitoring systems
• Manage predators on our land base
• Help to establish and implement Wildlife management plans as required
• Work with the forest landscape tables to advocate for our wildlife
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
• Strong knowledge of Ulkatcho First Nation territory and values
• Demonstrated ATV and snowmobile experience
• Familiarity with gps, sat phones, inreach devices and tablets
• Mechanically inclined with atvs & snowmobiles
• Knowledge of Species at Risk (within the territory) as well as freshwater and terrestrial species
• Familiarity with Ulkatcho’s indigenous policies as well as federal and provincial rules and regulations
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, email and using handheld devices
Personal Suitability
• Strong communication skills and be able to interact with visitors and resource users in a polite and positive manner
• Confident, comfortable, and assertive in addressing violation issues with community members and resource users
• Dependable, motivated and demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Shows initiative and is a team player
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Ulkatcho Guardian program vision
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting the health of Ulkatcho territory and culture
• Ability to work irregular work hours and weekends including overnight trips, when necessary
Certificate/Training Requirements (Willing to Train Right Candidate)
• Valid driver’s license (Must Have)
• CO Compliance and Enforcement Training
• Canadian Firearms Safety Study
Expected training/certificates (considered an asset if already acquired):
• Swift Water Rescue
• DTA
• Power Saw/ Chainsaw
• Bear Awareness
• Wilderness Safety and Survival First Aid
• Restricted Radio Operator (ROC-M)
• Level 1 First Aid
Working Conditions
This field position requires working extensively under isolated conditions on the territory. The working conditions can include long atv rides and snowmobiling to remote sites. Long hikes in rugged terrain, possible boat work on rough waters, helicopter and fixed wing airplane surveys. Some remote work may require camping or overnight stays away from the community. You must demonstrate that you are comfortable in the outdoors and have the necessary first aid and safety training to be safe on the job, or able to be successfully trained.
Physical Requirements
The Guardian position is physically demanding, and will include travel and working in all types of weather, hiking long distances on the territory, and moving and/or packing heavy field equipment to remote site or gathering areas. Applicants must be in good physical health to carry out the job effectively without injury.
Application Details
Please email a cover letter, resume to: Alyisha Knapp, Interim Operations Manager, Chunta
Resources Society (manager@chunta.ca) or drop it off at the Chunta Resources Society 22562 Chilcotin Hwy 20
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Posting Date: April 8, 2024
Interview process
· Only shortlisted candidates are contacted
· Interview
· Criminal record check
· References