Habitat Restoration Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Squamish Nation
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
Description:
TERM FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER (6 MONTHS)
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Squamish People have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the newly formed restoration team in the Ta na wa Yuus ta Stityntsam (Rights and Title Departement) and reporting to the Habitat Restoration Manager and Natural Resources Manager, this position will be in charge of planning, implementing, and overseeing a variety of restoration projects in Squamish Territory. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical restoration projects, ensuring continuity and excellence in Squamish Nation's habitat conservation and restoration efforts. Key tasks include coordinating with relevant governments, NGOs, contractors, and consultants, conducting desktop research, grant writing, site assessments, planning and coordinating restoration implementation, monitoring, and reporting, working with Natural Resources staff to complete restoration activities, overseeing schedule, budget, and workplans related to restoration projects, and facilitating community engagement. To begin, the incumbent will work closely with the Habitat Restoration Manager and Natural Resources Manager to undertake the planning, implementation and monitoring of ongoing and upcoming restoration projects. The incumbent will also work to secure outside funding sources and contribute to workplans for additional restoration locations depending on which areas require the most ecological and/or cultural support. The incumbent must be organized and have strong interpersonal, technical, administrative, and leadership skills with exceptional time management and work well independently under minimal supervision. The position also requires a thorough understanding of restoration strategies and implementation, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
What You Bring
Salary: $ 36.78 - $ 41.17 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
- Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Squamish People have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the newly formed restoration team in the Ta na wa Yuus ta Stityntsam (Rights and Title Departement) and reporting to the Habitat Restoration Manager and Natural Resources Manager, this position will be in charge of planning, implementing, and overseeing a variety of restoration projects in Squamish Territory. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical restoration projects, ensuring continuity and excellence in Squamish Nation's habitat conservation and restoration efforts. Key tasks include coordinating with relevant governments, NGOs, contractors, and consultants, conducting desktop research, grant writing, site assessments, planning and coordinating restoration implementation, monitoring, and reporting, working with Natural Resources staff to complete restoration activities, overseeing schedule, budget, and workplans related to restoration projects, and facilitating community engagement. To begin, the incumbent will work closely with the Habitat Restoration Manager and Natural Resources Manager to undertake the planning, implementation and monitoring of ongoing and upcoming restoration projects. The incumbent will also work to secure outside funding sources and contribute to workplans for additional restoration locations depending on which areas require the most ecological and/or cultural support. The incumbent must be organized and have strong interpersonal, technical, administrative, and leadership skills with exceptional time management and work well independently under minimal supervision. The position also requires a thorough understanding of restoration strategies and implementation, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Strong independent work skills with a thorough understanding of restoration projects.
- Strong grant writing skills to secure external funding sources.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
- Proactive in anticipating the needs of others and identifying solutions.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects forward without supervision.
- Well-organized, detail oriented, and strong ability to oversee multiple tasks.
- Works well in a team environment and independently under minimal supervision.
- Operates at a high level of people interaction with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
- Can lift 50 lbs and is physically able to perform on site duties required for the role.
Salary: $ 36.78 - $ 41.17 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*