Conservation Officer

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the ‘must haves’ for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration

Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in: Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Conservation and Environmental Law Enforcement, Natural Resource Protection, Resource Management Officer Technology, Fish and Wildlife Management, or Biological Sciences.

Experience working in an enforcement-based position, with experience enforcing a variety of legislation, including conducting investigations, laying charges, etc. preferably related to the renewable resource field.

Experience effectively handling complaints regarding a variety of human/wildlife conflicts, including live capture and euthanizing wildlife; and experience conducting chemical immobilizations

Enforcement experience working in a remote community, preferably in a northern setting is an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support key objectives and operational needs of this position, candidates will be assessed on the following:

CULTURAL APTITUDE to apply knowledge and interpersonal skills that allow understanding, appreciation, and working closely with individuals from cultures other than their own.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and represent the organization.

PROBLEM SOLVING to apply conflict resolution skills and appropriate enforcement techniques, and complete tasks independently when required through sound and logical decision making.

READING COMPREHENSION to interpret and apply federal and territorial, legislation and policies, agreements related to resource management.

PROFESSIONAL WRITING to meet a high standard required to accurately and cohesively document and prepare reports.

CURRENT RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION SKILLS to successfully conduct a wide variety of investigations.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment : Your appointment will not be finalized until the following conditions of employment have been met: Medical clearance, Valid Yukon Driver’s License (Class 5) or equivalent, valid First Aid/CPR Certificates or able to acquire within three months, valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License, Security Clearance (RCMP), Successful completion of Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy (or equivalent), presently trained, certified and qualified to carry a service pistol (including handling and storage of firearms), successful completion of a Psychological Assessment, and a declaration of any convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada for which an official pardon has not been received, as well as any convictions under the following acts: Animal Protection Act, Area Development Act, Environment Act, Fisheries Act, Forest Protection Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Parks and Land Certainty Act, Pounds Act, WAPPRIITA Act, Waters Act, Wilderness Tourism Licensing Act and Wildlife Act including convictions under similar legislation in other jurisdictions.

Job Requirements : Travel throughout the territory in varying weather conditions, working independently, shift work, including working weekends and wearing a uniform provided by the department.

Application Requirements:

Please do not provide a cover letter. It will not be reviewed.

Please keep your CV to maximum of 1000 words.

In your resume, please ensure you include all relevant information about your education and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, your accountabilities and any accomplishments you wish to highlight for us.

Why joining us is a great idea:

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014. 

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

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