Job Description:

REPORTS TO:                                 The Assistant Director of the Nunavik Research Centre in the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research

Responsibilities:

Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing research programs and fieldwork; tasks include but are not limited to:

• Shipping, receiving, processing of and reporting on wildlife kits and samples at the Nunavik Research Centre;
• Preparing materials and supplies for wildlife research projects (i.e., sampling tools, camping and safety equipment, etc.);
• Environmental monitoring (collection and preparation of water, soil, air samples);
• Trapping and/or harvesting of wildlife species and fish for sampling;
• Ageing of salmon scales, char otoliths and beluga teeth;
• Testing walrus and seal samples for Trichinella;
• Data entry and analysis;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma;
• Relevant experience and/or some environmental monitoring training, an asset;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Good computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Strong knowledge and on-the-land skills, knowledge on fish and wildlife;
• Must be comfortable working in both laboratory, office, and field environments;
• Must be willing and able to understand concepts related to wildlife and environmental monitoring, wildlife disease and health;
• Knowledge of project proposal, funding applications, report writing, program evaluations and strong organizational skills;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Good integrity, autonomy, punctuality and accountability;
• Valid driver’s license (provincial or territorial);
• Familiarity with firearms;
• Comfort driving and travelling in boats, ATV’s, helicopters, and small airplanes.

 

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Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement of their career.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of Makivvik as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual.