Posted 27 days ago
Manager, Wildlife & Environment
@ Government of Northwest Territories
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories is hiring a Manager, Wildlife and Environment in Fort Smith to lead regional wildlife, environmental protection, conservation and resource management programs in the South Slave. The role oversees enforcement, spill response, conservation education, fire suppression support and staff, budgets and contracts. The posting states a full-time position with a competitive salary, a northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension and health and dental benefits, with an application deadline of November 1.
Responsibilities:
- Lead regional wildlife and environmental protection programs
- Direct enforcement and compliance activities
- Oversee spill and hazardous materials response
- Manage staff, budgets, contracts and administrative systems
- Lead conservation education and support fire suppression
Requirements summary:
- Two-year diploma in Renewable Resource Management Technology or related field
- Five years renewable resource sector experience
- Management and administration experience
- Pass annual work simulation fitness standards
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Renewable Resource Management Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Home office allowance |
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Government of Northwest Territories
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Please note: The application deadline for this position is November 1 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Manager, Wildlife and Environment to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change in Fort Smith.
This role leads the regional delivery of wildlife, environmental protection, conservation and resource management programs in the South Slave. You will balance environmental stewardship, resource use, compliance and community priorities while working closely with Indigenous governments and organizations, resource harvesters, industry and other partners.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent, Wildlife and Forest Management, you will oversee regional wildlife and environmental programs, enforcement activities, conservation education and resource development initiatives while supporting forest and fire management. You will provide leadership to staff, manage financial and operational resources and offer advice on issues spanning wildlife, forestry, mining, oil and gas, tourism and other resource activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of regional wildlife, environmental protection and resource management programs.
- Direct wildlife and resource enforcement activities and provide guidance on compliance and regulatory matters.
- Oversee environmental protection activities, including staff response to spills and hazardous materials issues.
- Coordinate staff participation in wildlife, forestry and other renewable resource management projects.
- Lead conservation education programming and support regional fire suppression activities when required.
- Manage staff, budgets, contracts, administrative systems and regional program priorities while maintaining strong relationships with communities and partners.
Qualifications
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Completion of a recognized two-year college diploma in Renewable Resource Management Technology or a related field, combined with five years of experience in the renewable resource sector, including related management and administration experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- A bona fide requirement of the position is the ability to pass the annual work simulation fitness standards.
Learn More
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit:
- GNWT Careers Benefits
- NWT Tourism
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