Malahat Nation

Malahat Lands Guardian

REPORTS TO Director of Lands
START DATE As soon as possible
COMPENSATION $45,631.59 - $46,863.03 (NEE6 -NEE9) per annum - subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.
STATUS 1-permanent position; 1-term position (35-hours per week)

Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation is looking for the right candidate(s) to join our Environment & Sustainable Development Department. Malahat Nation has been dedicated to protecting and understanding the local marine environments since time immemorial and must be a part of building the understanding required to manage these valuable resources effectively.

Our staff are offered a pension and benefits plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

PURPOSE: To promote the land stewardship values of Malahat Nation through the presence of guardians on the land, observing and reporting activities occurring both within the developed and natural areas on Malahat Nation reserve lands. Under the Supervision of the Land Director, and in collaboration with other members of the Malahat Lands and Environment team, the successful applicant will act as Malahat Nation’s “eyes and ears on the land” and will gather information that supports Malahat’s land stewardship goals outlined in the Land Code and Environmental Management Plan. The successful applicant will be responsible for observing and reporting activities on Malahat Nation reserve lands, monitoring for environmental and cultural protection. There are two positions. One is a fulltime permanent position, the other is a fulltime term position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Land-based monitoring on Malahat reserve lands
• Maintain records of field activities, including daily electronic logs
• Draft reports as needed per program activity
• Participate in training and staff meetings as required
• Promote safety while working on the land and around construction activities
• Promote teamwork and good work ethic
• Work efficiently with other programs at Malahat Nation
• Help create a nurturing learning environment for other members of the team
• Maintain an open and positive attitude towards Indigenous culture and history
• Facilitate cultural and harvest activities
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 graduation (Dogwood or BC Adult Graduation Diploma) or an acceptable combination of related education, training and experience
• Class 5 or 7 Driver’s License required
• Understanding and knowledge of Indigenous and Coast Salish history and culture required
• Experience working with a First Nation organization an asset
• First Aid certification is beneficial
• Successful Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
• Familiarity with Provincial and Federal laws, regulations, and policies related to the environment, land, and natural resource management beneficial
• Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Time management skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Dependable, motivated and demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Shows initiative and is a team player
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Malahat Nation Indigenous Guardian program vision
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting the health of Malahat Nation territory and culture
• Demonstrates ability to work in a field position working on the territory in a variety of work sites in all weather
• Knowledge of Coast Salish culture and strong interest in continued learning about culture, tradition and ways of life
• Experience working in a professional workplace and being an effective member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, email and using handheld devices

Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references.

Please reference the ‘Job Title’ in the ‘Subject Line’.
Human Resources Department, Malahat Nation
In person, fax 250-743-3251 or via email
Email: careers@malahatnation.com
Website: https://malahatnation.com/jobs/

Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2023

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected will be contacted.