Biologiste en gestion de la faune à la Baie James
Wildlife Management Biologist (Contract)
Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board
Eastmain, Québec
$42.95/hr (Full-time)
This position will be renewed annually contingent upon available funding. It is intended that the position will become permanent upon the renegotiation of a new ten-year funding agreement with the federal government in 2022. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with experience in fisheries management or marine science. This position is primarily administrative in nature, with some opportunity for summer fieldwork.
Backgrounder on the Eeyou Marine Region: The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) is an Institution of Public Government (IPG) established under the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement (EMRLCA). The EMRWB is the main instrument of Wildlife management in the EMR and the main regulator of access to Wildlife. The EMRWB works closely with the Cree Trappers Association to fulfill their respective mandates under the EMRLCA. The main office and staff of the EMRWB are located in Waskaganish, Quebec.
Desired qualifications:
Education : A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in a related field (e.g. Biology)
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in wildlife management, wildlife research, fisheries, aquatic science, marine science, or natural resource management
- Research project design and management
- Writing of technical reports and briefing materials
- Comprehension of scientific literature and data analysis
- Living and working in a remote environment
- Working with Indigenous groups and/or in ac cross-cultural environment
- Working with wildlife co-management partners and inter-jurisdictional entities
For more information and how to apply: https://www.emrwb.ca/job-posting-wildlife-management-biologist-contract/
Closing date is June 5, 2020
