KTLP - Fish and Wildlife Manager

K'en T'em Limited Partnership:

Fish and Wildlife Manager

Job Title: Fish and Wildlife Manager

Reports to: Natural Resource Manager

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually

Start date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

Closing Date: January 1st, 2026

K'en T'em Limited Partnership (KTLP) is a for-profit corporation committed to providing the Nlaka'pamux people of the eight Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) Participating Bands with the resources that will help them efficiently create, manage and operate business opportunities. We are leaders at putting cross-cultural values at the forefront of our business while prioritizing simple, efficient, integrative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

K'en T'em is seeking an experienced and collaborative Fish and Wildlife Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of fish, wildlife, and environmental programs. In this role, you will guide technical project design, ensure regulatory reporting is completed to a high standard, and build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and community partners. You will also mentor junior staff, enhance internal practices, and contribute to the pursuit and management of contract opportunities.

Primary Duties

• Lead the design and implementation of fish and/or wildlife programs,
• Lead annual fish, wildlife, and environmental reporting. Including reports related to environmental impact assessments and permit requirements within the oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy sectors,
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry clients, provincial and federal regulators, community leaders, and other stakeholders,
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate biologists in both field and office-based deliverables.
• Develop and implement internal standard operating procedures, field methodologies, and new practices to improve efficiency and professional standards,
• Prepare responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and pursue contract opportunities on behalf of K'en T'em Limited Partnership,
• Manage contracts through client meetings, monthly financial tracking and ensuring reporting requirements are met,
• Coordinate field staff scheduling and support to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery, and
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Natural Resource Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fish (freshwater preferred) or wildlife (e.g., bats, birds, amphibians, raptors, mammals) inventory standards, ecology, and behaviour,
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements,
• Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation and regulations governing fish, wildlife, and habitat management,
• Familiarity with Indigenous environmental governance and community engagement is an asset,
• Experience evaluating the potential impacts of large infrastructure projects on valued components (VCs), with preference for experience leading fish or wildlife components in provincial and federal environmental assessments; or
• Experience managing fish or wildlife programs related to permit requirements for the mining or oil and gas sectors,
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgets and meeting deadlines,
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe,
• Experience with GIS and R is considered an asset, and
• Willingness to learn beginner nłeʔkepmxcín, nłeʔkepmx cultural values and protocols while recognizing and respecting cultural diversity.

Experience and Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field,
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including field-based work,
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role,
• Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation or the ability to obtain it,
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, and
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable personal vehicle.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm, with a 30-minute paid lunch break, fluctuating when needed. On average, 40 hours per week,
• Overtime: As per the BC Employment Standards Act (BCESA) Managers are not eligible for overtime,
• Reporting Office Location: Office work will be conducted from the K'en T'em office in Merritt or Kamloops BC,
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation (10 working days), accrued at 0.84 per month,
• Winter Break: 2 weeks paid (max 10 working days),
• Benefits: 50% benefit premiums paid by employer,
• Pension: Pension matching (percentage increasing with years of service), and
• Personal and Professional Development: As part of total compensation, we supply full-time permanent employees with the means to advance their skills and education.

We will provide training and professional development to support the right candidate. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe you would be of value to our organization, then we want to hear from you

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K'en T'em Limited Partnership is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. K'en T'em Limited Partnership respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.