Wildlife Manager

1 day ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, legislation, policy, research, and management strategies and plans that promote and enable the conservation and sustainable use of Nova Scotia's harvestable large mammals, furbearers, and upland game species.

The successful candidate will provide science and management expertise, leadership, and coordination on harvested wildlife management, human-wildlife conflict issues, and hunter education provincially to ensure the province meets provincial requirements and national and international commitments.

Primary Accountabilities

The Manager will be accountable for the overall delivery of the provincial Sustainable Wildlife Use portfolio on behalf of the Government, in accordance with provincial acts, regulations, and policies.

The Manager will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, legislation, regulations, policies, research, and management plans that support five distinct program areas: the conservation and sustainable use of large mammals, the conservation and sustainable use of furbearers and upland game species, licensing, the management of conflict between humans and wildlife, and hunter and trapper education.

Qualifications and Experience

A university degree in biology/wildlife, as well as several years of progressive management experience in a similar role or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of creative thinking and applying specialized knowledge of wildlife science in the context of government policies.

Experience with government, wildlife-related business, and/or a policy organization will be considered an asset, especially in combination with experience in policy and planning.

What We Offer
  • Career Development: access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • Engaging Workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
  • Countless Career Paths.
  • Department-Specific Flexible Working Schedules.

Pay Grade: EC 11

Salary Range: $3, $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.

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