Fisheries Biologist Full Time NEW

The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB) is a co-management Board located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The GRRB is currently seeking a motivated full-time Fisheries Biologist. This position is responsible for management planning, technical advice, relationship building, and consultation related mainly to fisheries in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA).

Main Responsibilities:
• Lead the GRRB’s involvement with fisheries management in the GSA, including development, review and implementation of management plans and the associated consultations
• Maintain an inventory of fisheries research in the GSA
• Assist in the coordination of annual fisheries research priorities
• Provide related technical advice to the Board, co-management partners, and government agencies
• Develop fisheries related communication material as needed
• Consult with Renewable Resources Councils, government and co-management partners on related management programs and research projects in the GSA
• Provide plain language summaries of GRRB fisheries research to RRCs and the public

Requirements (Applicants MUST demonstrate they meet the following):
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science field
• Work experience in the fisheries field
• Ability to conduct remote field work
• NWT Class 5 Driver’s License, standard first aid, and successful criminal records check prior to employment
• Experience in renewable resources and management plan development
Assets (Preference will be given to applicants that meet the following): Priority will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and residents of the Northwest Territories. Starting
Salary: $90,630.00 per year
Benefits: Northern Allowance ($14,304.00 per annum), relocation package, vacation travel allowance, RRSP, and robust health and benefits coverage

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to visit our website at grrb.nt.ca. Please direct your inquiries or submit your cover letter and resume to:
Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board
Attention: Leigh-Ann Williams-Jones
[email protected]
Box 2240, Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0
867-777-6600