Annual Salary: SP 08 $44,451.32 -$46,229.37

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Wildlife Technician will be responsible for working independently and/or with a team of other wildlife and environmental professionals in information gathering, wildlife monitoring and habitat protection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Technology, Wildlife Management or Agriculture or minimum of three (3) years University in Wildlife Biology or a related field and one (1) year of experience performing wildlife management support activities. Must be able to identify species found in and around Akwesasne, including Species at Risk.

Must be able to collect Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the community of Akwesasne. Must be familiar with or proficient in the following computer programs: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint). Ability to speak/converse/read the Mohawk language an asset (or willingness to learn). Good teamwork and communication skills. Small craft operator certification considered an asset.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a consent to release reference check form (Contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid drivers’ license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013 to:

Jason Lazore

HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building #1

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

Phone: (613) 575-2250, ext. 2150

E-mail: jason.lazore@akwesasne.ca

APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY OUTLINE THAT THEY MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ON THE POSTING.

NATIVE PREFERENCE IN HIRING.

A CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS MANDATORY.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE CREATED FOR ONE YEAR.

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.