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Junior Wildlife Biologist

North Slave Métis Alliance
Yellowknife, NT

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Job details

Full-time
$78,292.50–$89,992.50 a year
7 hours ago

Qualifications

ArcGIS
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Biology
Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
R
Ecosystems
Microsoft Office
Master's degree
Databases
Statistical analysis
Supervising experience
Project management
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Ecology

Full job description

North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) – JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Junior Wildlife Biologist

Department: Environment

Reports To: Manager, Environment Department

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Employment Type: Full-Time, TERM

Wage Scale: $40.15/hr-$46.15/hr ($78,292.50 - $ 89,992.50 per annum)

Position Summary

The Junior Wildlife Biologist supports NSMA’s wildlife co-management, monitoring, Guardian, regulatory, and environmental stewardship files. Working under the direction of the Senior Wildlife Biologist and Environment Department leadership, this position assists with wildlife field programs, data collection, reporting, community engagement, and regulatory review to support the protection of North Slave Métis rights, lands, waters, wildlife, and harvesting interests.

Key Responsibilities

Support wildlife monitoring, habitat assessments, field surveys, environmental monitoring, and research projects.
Assist with files related to Bathurst caribou, boreal caribou, bison, barren-ground caribou, moose, wolves, fish/wildlife interactions, species at risk, and cumulative effects.
Collect, enter, organize, and quality-check field data from a variety of sources (GPS, game cameras, ARUs, YSI sonde etc.).
Assist with technical reviews of wildlife research permits, recovery strategies, habitat/range planning documents, land use permits, water licences, environmental assessments, mining-related documents, and wildlife management plans.
Prepare draft field notes, maps, briefing notes, correspondence, meeting summaries, plain-language materials, and technical report sections.
Assist with Indigenous Knowledge and western science integration under the direction of senior staff, Elders, harvesters, Guardians, and knowledge holders.
Participate in community events, on-the-land programs, mine/contaminated site visits, and environmental monitoring programs.
Maintain organized project files, field records, photos, datasets, safety forms, and reporting materials.
Support funding applications, project reporting, budgets, procurement, travel planning, and field logistics as required.
Follow all field safety protocols, including remote work safety, lone-worker procedures, wildlife deterrence procedures, incident reporting, and field risk assessments.
Contribute to the planning and operation of NSMA’s Guardianship program.
Maintain internal Guardianship database.

Qualiﬁcations and Experience Education

· Diploma or bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources management, Indigenous environmental stewardship, or a related field.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

Typically, 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following:

wildlife biology
field biology
environmental monitoring
Indigenous stewardship
Guardian programs
regulatory review
northern fieldwork

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:

Northern ecosystems and wildlife species
Wildlife survey techniques
Species at risk
Habitat management
GIS and GPS technologies (proficiency in ArcGIS is an asset)
Data analysis and technical report writing (proficiency in performing statistical analysis in R is an asset)
Northern environmental legislation and regulatory processes
Cumulative effects assessment

Indigenous Government Experience

Working respectfully with Indigenous governments and communities
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with western science
Supporting Indigenous-led environmental stewardship
Engaging Elders, harvesters, and knowledge holders
Understanding the importance of Section 35 Aboriginal and Treaty rights in environmental decision-making
Relationship-building with community members

Professional Skills

Project management
Funding and proposal writing
Technical writing
Public speaking
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict resolution
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Working Conditions

· Based in Yellowknife, with regular travel throughout the Northwest Territories.

· Frequent ﬁeldwork in remote and outdoor environments.

· Exposure to extreme weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

· Travel via small aircraft, watercraft, and off-road vehicles may be required.

Beneﬁts

· Travel beneﬁt of $3699.80/year added to above annual salary.

· 2 weeks paid vacation in year 1 followed by 3 weeks paid vacation in Year 2

· Pension, health, and dental plan (Northern Employee Beneﬁts Service) following

successful completion of a 3-month probation period.

· $50.00/month phone allowance reimbursement.

· $100.00/month health/ﬁtness allowance reimbursement.

· Access to paid training and professional development. Will supply candidates with PPE and ﬁeld gear including boots and full set of winter clothing to use for duration of employment.

Additional Requirements

· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

· Ability to travel and work ﬂexible hours.

· Physical capacity for ﬁeldwork and on-the-land activities.

· Relevant safety certifications considered an asset (e.g. First Aid, wilderness safety, etc.)

Assets

· Experience in Indigenous or northern governance.

· Experience in resource development or environmental management in the North.

· Graduate degree or professional designation.

· Experience supervising staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.

· Technical ﬁeld skills and equipment operation experience.

· Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).

Closing Statement

The North Slave Métis Alliance is committed to protecting the rights, lands, and way of life of the North Slave Métis people. Preference may be given to qualiﬁed Indigenous applicants.

Application Instructions:

· Please apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Junior Wildlife Biologist – NSMA” before August 4th, 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,292.50-$89,992.50 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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