Edéhzhíe Guardian (1) [Jean Marie River, NT]

The Edéhzhíe Guardian will be required to work closely with the Edéhzhíe Community Coordinator, the Edéhzhíe Regional Coordinator and their community’s representative to the Edéhzhíe Management Board to support the development and implementation of the Edéhzhíe Management Plan.

The Edéhzhíe Guardian will report to their Edéhzhíe Community Coordinator with respect to field duties, however, is otherwise accountable to the Edéhzhíe Regional Coordinator.  The Edéhzhíe Guardian will work ten months out of the year; taking two months off and returning to work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent work experience
2. Experienced with operating field equipment (GPS, snow machines, boats, and quads)
3. Strong understanding of Dene traditional knowledge and culture
4. Experienced land user with strong land based skills
5. Knowledgeable of the land in the Edéhzhíe area
6. Ability to work with collaboratively as part of a team including government and contractors
7. Valid Class 5 Drivers License an asset
8. Valid Firearms Purchase and Acquisition License (PAL) an asset
9. Valid Wilderness First Aid certification an asset
10. Ability to communicate in Dene Zhatie an asset
11. Experience with supporting monitoring and data collection an asset

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Send Applications to: Email:  leona_tanche@dehcho.org

For a detailed job description, please contact Leona Tanche, Senior Executive Administrator at (867) 695-2610/Toll Free: 1-866-995-3748.