Haisla Nation has an immediate opening for: 

Position Title:     Stewardship Manager  

Reports to:          Director, Natural Resources

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Natural Resources, the Manager, Stewardship is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Haisla Nation Council’s Stewardship program. This includes ensuring protection, conservation and restoration of the natural environment and biodiversity within the Haisla traditional territory; developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to address stewardship and habitat restoration initiatives; implementing a fish and wildlife monitoring and management program to assess fish & wildlife populations, distribution, and habitat conditions within the Haisla traditional territory; developing and implementing fisheries management plans and fish and fish habitat assessments and restoration plans; and conducting research and surveys to gather data on fish and wildlife species of cultural, ecological and economic importance.

The Manager, Stewardship is responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of the Field Project Supervisor; Fisheries Technicians; and Guardian Watchmen.

Organizational Status

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

The HR department supports the Nation’s vision by cultivating a productive, respectful, and thriving work environment. Our purpose is to ensure the well-being and professional growth of all employees, while aligning human resources strategies with the Nation’s values and goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership: The Manager, Stewardship supports the Stewardship program in achieving strategic and operational objectives.

• Work with the Director, Natural Resources to develop and implement stewardship plans, ensuring alignment with the department and organization-wide strategic objectives as well as legal obligations.
• Uphold and adaptively manage projects under the annual Haisla-DFO Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) Agreement.
• Support the implementation of appropriate frameworks to monitor and assess the conditions of lands, waters, and fisheries, recommending actions for preservation, restoration, and sustainable use.
• Implement departmental policies and procedures that support sustainable resource management, conservation, and fisheries protection.
• Ensure all required reporting is completed accurately and on time.

 Program Operations: The Stewardship Manager oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the Stewardship and Fisheries programs.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Stewardship program, including all properties and initiatives in the portfolio.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to secure funding for stewardship and fisheries initiatives.
• Ensure all stewardship and fisheries activities comply with relevant local, provincial and federal laws and regulations.
• Engage with community members, Elders, and leadership to incorporate traditional knowledge into stewardship management practices.
• Proactively represent the program internally and externally on matters that relate to stewardship and the protection of the environment.
• Foster relationships with external partners, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and external stakeholders to support the Haisla Nation Council’s stewardship efforts.

Financial Management: The Manager, Stewardship manages the program’s budgets, ensuring sound financial management.

• Manage and oversee program budgets and reporting requirements.
• Direct program staff in maintaining appropriate fiscal controls to ensure operations are within the scope of the annual budget.
• Support the allocation of funds and forecasting.
• Ensure program activities are in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.

People Leadership: The Manager, Stewardship supports the capacity and capability of their direct reports, including their professional development. The Manager, Stewardship is a resource and mentor to the team, providing guidance and direction on risks, issues, or problems to ensure services achieve intended benefits and meet expectations.

• Foster a respectful workplace and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained and aligned with the Haisla Nation Council’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Work with the Director, Natural Resources and HR department to identify capacities needed (skillsets and competencies) to achieve program goals.
• Lead the hiring, evaluation, professional development, discipline, and dismissal of program staff.
• Build the capacity of program staff by implementing processes for orientation, training, and performance appraisal.
• Monitor the attendance of program staff and manage attendance issues including absenteeism, authorizing overtime, leave requests, vacations, etc.
• Support the HR department in ensuring human resource and labour relations processes are effective, efficient, and timely.
• Support the HR department in ensuring the workplace meets all health and safety guidelines.
• Serve as a role model regarding the organization’s values and leadership principles.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience providing operational leadership, particularly as it relates resource management, environmental stewardship or fisheries management.
• Experience working for a band government or Indigenous organization is an asset.
• Strong understanding of traditional knowledge and practices related to land, fisheries, and resource stewardship.
• Profound knowledge of relevant environmental and fisheries laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to set goals and implement an operational plan for the department.
• Ability to provide leadership to direct reports and ongoing support for their performance and development.
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to professionally connect with and influence a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and work with diverse individuals to identify issues, design solutions, and evaluate results.
• Strong people leadership skills, including experience with building and leading high-performing teams.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).

Closing Date:  Will remain open until fulfilled 

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.