Heritage and Natural Resource Manager

Job summary

Oversee Heritage and Natural Resources programs and operations, including stewardship, monitoring, GIS mapping, and archaeological monitoring, while ensuring policies and regulations are followed. Supervise staff, manage budgets and work plans, assess program needs, and provide support for emergency and high-risk situations.

Job details

Location: Masset, Haida Gwaii Full-time | Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 Join the Council of the Haida Nation! The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida. About The Role Reporting to the Director of Lands, the Heritage & Natural Resource Manager oversees the program areas associated with implementing the Strategic Land Use Agreement, the Kunst’aa Guu-Kunst’aayah Reconciliation Protocol and the Haida Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order. This position includes close collaboration with other departments and external government staff. The HNRD Manager is responsible for a wide range of areas including but not limited to Forest Stewardship & Monitoring, Solutions Table, HNRC, and HGMC technical support, GIS Mapping services & Archaeological monitoring. Key Duties & Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee the delivery of Heritage & Natural Resources operations, ensuring existing policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and continue to develop when required; Supervise a team of seasonal and regular staff. Ensures staff are trained in all duties and meet safety standards. Ensures the inclusion of capacity-building opportunities and succession planning; Develop, implement, and maintain HNRD programs, budgets, work plans and services within the HNRD department; Participate in bodies providing oversight or management of areas as assigned. Assess the departmental, staffing, and fiscal needs of the programs and services annually and make recommendations to the Director. Provide logistical and where applicable resource support towards emergency and high-risk situations; Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation or related field with three years experience, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and experience Experience in budget and contractor oversight and management of people; Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Experience in the development and implementation of operating plans and policies; Knowledge of Haida Culture and Haida Gwaii natural history; Skilled in fieldwork, physically able to perform field duties Must have a valid class 5 B.C. driver’s license Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code. What We Offer Hourly rate: $45.00 - $55.62 based on experience. Full-time (35–40 hrs/week) with paid time off, including an additional 2 week office closure during the winter break. Competitive benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan. A supportive and welcoming team environment. Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.

What you’ll do

Oversee Heritage and Natural Resources programs and operations, including stewardship, monitoring, GIS mapping, and archaeological monitoring, while ensuring policies and regulations are followed. Supervise staff, manage budgets and work plans, assess program needs, and provide support for emergency and high-risk situations.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, plus three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training, skills, and experience. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, contractors, and people; developing operating plans and policies; knowledge of Haida culture and Haida Gwaii natural history; fieldwork capability; and a valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Additional Two-Week Winter Office Closure
• Dental Insurance
• Extended Health Insurance
• Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Natural Resource Management
• Heritage Stewardship
• Program Management
• Staff Supervision
• Budget Management
• Contractor Management
• Operating Plans
• Policy Development
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration
• Haida Cultural Knowledge
• Natural History
• Fieldwork
• GIS Mapping
• Archaeological Monitoring

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

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