Conservation & Education Specialist - Kuujjuaq, Canada - Kativik Regional Government

Kativik Regional Government

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Kuujjuaq, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory
located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested
in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:
**CONSERVATION & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
**Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Renewable Resources Department, the Conservation &
Education Specialist has the mandate to ensure ecological integrity is maintained and implement and
update the educational plans of Nunavik parks.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Ensure that the ecological integrity of the Nunavik Parks are maintained:
Implement the conservation plans;
Design, implement and update monitoring plans;
Propose and realize research projects designed to validate and increase knowledge of

the parks;

Analyze and monitor scientific research projects approved by the Harmonization

Committees;

Ensure that the activities of the visitors and the park employees are respectful of the

environmental code of ethics and park regulations;

In collaboration with Park Wardens, monitor the wildlife protection plan;
Manage, update and deliver training to the staff concerning parks conservation and

- education missions;

Implement and update the education plan for Nunavik parks:
Ensure the complementary nature of park activities;
Ensure that the yearly activities foreseen in the Education Plan are realized;
Design and identify educational material;
In collaboration with the local and regional education authorities, develop and deliver a

school program on Nunavik Parks;

Validate the educational components of parks communications;
Provide expertise in the organization of interpretive activities including the presentation of

exhibits in the interpretation centers.

Assist in meetings of the Harmonization Committees.
Act as a resource person in the development of Nunavik Parks:
For each new park created, participate in the preparation of education and conservation

plans;

Participate in the development and realization of the park exhibitions for the interpretation

centers;

As required, provide expertise in activities leading to the creation and opening of parks in

Nunavik;

**QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess a university degree in the natural sciences (Biology, Geology, Geography, etc.); relevant
- experience will also be considered;

Possess a thorough knowledge of Inuit archaeology, history and culture;
Possess good research, analysis, summary and writing skills;
Possess solid teamwork experience;
Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut,

English and French

Possess a working knowledge of widely used computer software within a Macintosh environment

- (word processors, spreadsheets, databases, etc.);

Be available to travel frequently in Nunavik

Place of work:
Kuujjuaq.

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Salary: Minimum $60 205 and maximum $ annually (Class 10)

Benefits:

Cost-of-living differential: minimum $8 500 annually.

Food allowance: minimum $3 707 annually.
Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

Simplified pension plan: 6% employer; 4% employee.
Group insurance.

Vacation: 20 days annually.

Statutory holidays: 19 days including 10 during the Christmas period.

Send your résumé and a short presentation letter in
English and French before May 5, 2023 to:

Human Resources

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0

Fax:

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec