Aquatic and Terrestrial Monitors

Environmental Monitors; Terrestrial and Aquatic

Department: Economic Development

Position Title: Environmental Monitor

Reports To: Director of Economic Development

Subject to: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy,

Annual approved budgets

Effective Date: Immediately

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:

The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) has an immediate opening for a Biologist with thorough knowledge of local environmental regulations and their application to a wide variety of projects that advance Nlaka’pamux rights and title. This is a full-time opportunity overseeing LNIB’s Aquatic and Terrestrial environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

· Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports, workplans for technical programs and writing proposals

· Designing, planning and/or leading aquatic field programs, habitat restoration, habitat offsetting development, aquatic health assessments, fish and fish habitat assessments, fish enhancement programs, fish salvages and/or water quality field programs

· Accelerating the LNIB aquatics and fisheries programming forward into the future of co-management

· Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and local Indigenous communities

· Providing technical guidance and direction to field staff through supervision, mentoring, and training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Experience in:

· Provincial environmental assessment certification process

· Environmental impact assessment and permit applications

· Developing a community-based fishery program and writing project proposals

· Thorough knowledge of regulatory processes in British Columbia including the Water Sustainability Act, Riparian Areas Protection Regulation, Fisheries Act and local government permitting processes in the Nicola Valley

· A thorough understanding of biological survey techniques

· Ability to identifying and mitigate environmental issues and risks during all phases of projects

· Experience managing field work, ability to work in a team-oriented environment

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

· Experience working with diverse organizations including governments, industry, not-for-profits and First Nations

Qualifications:

· Mandatory minimum B.Sc. or preferred M.Sc degree.

· Previous experience working in or with Indigenous communities beneficial

· A understanding of project management preferred

· Environmental Assessment and Permitting experience

· Class 5 driver’s license required

Rewards of working at Lower Nicola Indian Band:

· Flexible hours, field / summer season heavy, winter vacation options

· Opportunity to build and develop a new Band owned and operated community fisheries program (in light of DRIPA and recent co-management policy changes)

· Competitive salary, paid 15 days annual vacation to start, 15 paid annual personal days

· Comprehensive group benefits including extended health and dental coverage and matching pension plan

· Work with the Economic Development Department at one of the fastest growing Indian Bands in Canada

· Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training

· Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues

Apply to HR@LNIB.net or online on this site