Rangers Supervisor

Rangers Supervisor

Classification:  Full time, Permanent

Salary:                $32.00 to $37.00 per hour 

Location:           Williams Lake, BC

Deadline:          Until filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tŝilhqot'in Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia and serves six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tŝideldel, Yuneŝit'in, Tl'etinqox, Xeni Gwet'in, and Tl'esqox.

The Rangers Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of six Tŝilhqot’in Rangers. The Rangers Supervisor will develop workplans/ field duties, schedule and plan projects for the Tŝilhqot’in Rangers and work with other enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of six rangers, including daily operations and strategic activities
• Develop workplans/ field duties for the Rangers monitoring and patrolling the land and water within the Nation boundary.
• Record information and provides advice to XGFN & TNG Departments as required
• Coordinate community outreach and education programs
• Liaise with Provincial, Federal Enforcement Agencies and other
• Scheduling and planning projects for Tŝilhqot’in Rangers within TNG nation boundary (boating safety, access management, wildlife management and fisheries.)
• Assist in carrying out HR policies including progressive discipline procedures
• Assist in reporting on Ranger accomplishments as required to the Chiefs Table
• Assist in preparing grant proposals as well as preparing grant reports for funders.
• Plan educational presentations for schools and communities. Work with the Ranger Coordinator to organize the required material.
• Review and mentor Ranger reporting.
• Explore and coordinate Ranger training.
• Undertake annual ranger assessments.
• Review rangers reports regarding alleged contraventions and working with the rangers to ensure a complete report prior to submission to the ministry agencies. (DFO, COS and NRO)
• Undertake other work as instructed by the Compliance & Enforcement Manager, and the Declared Title Area Sub-Table

Requirements:

• At least 5 years work experience working in natural resource protection or enforcement
• Environment resource management diploma/ degree (professional designation i.e. RFT/RPF)
• Investigation enforcement skills certificate
• A Valid driver’s license
• A clean Criminal record check

The certificates/ training listed are preferred not required. Individuals who are organized, adaptable, hardworking, community orientated and have experience in the field will be considered. We are able to work with the right candidate to complete any certificates/ training necessary.

• Swift Water Rescue
• Firearms Acquisition License (PAL)
• Bear Awareness (Wildlife Monitoring)
• Marine Emergency Duties MED A3
• Restricted Radio Operator (ROC-M)
• Level 3 Occupational First Aid
• Pleasure craft certificate
• ATV & UTV Training
• Snowmobile Training
• Firefighting S100 Course
• RPAS Drone Pilot Certificates
• Archaeological Inventory & CMT Training

• Knowledge of the Tŝilhqot’in lands, waters and values
• Experience working with First Nations
• Familiarity with mobile technology (i.e., GPS, marine radios, satellite phones, etc.)
• Experience operating land and boating machinery (ATVs, snow machines, boats and trucks) in all types of weather.
• Mechanical competency with chain saws and out-board motors
• Knowledge of local marine, freshwater and terrestrial species
• Good knowledge of federal and provincial hunting and fishing laws
• Knowledge of restorative justice
• Knowledge for reading maps and using GIS
• Competent computer skills (MS word, excel, outlook etc.)
• Experience using Survey123 to create reports and capture data.

Working Conditions:

• Travel will be required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 100lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist & Recruitment
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
253-4th Ave. North
Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4
Email: jenainolin@tsilhqotin.ca

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act but all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.