The Secretariat of the Haida Nation is seeking an individual skilled in marine biology and ecology and experienced in planning and/or management to join the Haida Oceans Technical Team, a small group of professionals, located in both Skidegate and Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. Under the authority of the SHN Administrator and reporting to the Marine Planning Manager, the Marine Biologist – Planner will assist in completing and implementing marine plans, including the Haida Gwaii Marine Plan with BC, Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area Integrated Plan, Gwaii Haanas integrated marine plan, and the SGaan Kinghlas – Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area management plan.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience working with communities or organizations in one or more of the above areas. They will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, resource management or a related discipline with a minimum of five years related experience. Applicants may still qualify if they have an acceptable combination of education and experience working with First Nation’s organizations and communities.
Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.
For a more detailed posting please contact SHN Marine Planning Manager – Russ Jones at (250) 626-5252 or may.russ@haidanation.com. For more information about the Haida Nation visit http://www.haidanation.ca.
The application deadline is March 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm. To apply submit a formal written cover letter and resume to Russ Jones.
Mailing Address: Box 589 – Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC V0T 1M0
Fax Number: (250) 626-3403
