Fish and Fish Habitat Restoration Priorities for Manitoba Competition 2025-128

Winnipeg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competition #2025-128

Category: Full-Time Term Contract End Date March 31 2025

Closing Date: January 9 2026

Contract Summary

Establish fish habitat restoration priorities to improve aquatic restoration coordination and inform resource management decisions across Canada. Improved information sharing across the restoration community will help foster strategic action toward shared restoration goals and address the growing challenges of habitat loss and degradation on First Nations in Manitoba. Engagement and partnering with First Nations and other stakeholders fosters inclusive and informed decision-making for restoration. Support from the restoration community improves a projects long-term success by leveraging interest commitment and partnerships in restoration.

Key Objectives

Host and facilitate up to 3 workshops with several First Nations in Manitoba to discuss and identify restoration priorities and actions. Follow-up with additional participants as required to improve understanding.
Completion of a What was heard from First Nations on Fish Habitat Restoration Priorities and Actions in Manitoba from all engagements on Restoration Priorities.
Create an excel spreadsheet with GPS coordinates and information on Restoration Priority and Restoration Action Sites that DFO can use publicly including hosting on a public mapping website.
Build additional capacity to collect and share fish and fish habitat knowledge and opportunities for restoration actions moving forward.
Further collaboration between AMC First Nations and DFO which builds and improves upon a stronger trusting relationship to promote understanding and cooperation in the protection of fish and fish habitat in Manitoba
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Degree and/or experience in the environmental or economic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to write clearly and creatively within tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal abilities with the capacity to build and maintain effective networks and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn new technologies.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Resourcefulness passion judgement tact and initiative.
Adaptable to flexible work scheduling and occasional travel as required. Valid Class 5F Drivers License and access to a vehicle.
Ability to work cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals and demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics.
Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications and resume along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by January 9 2026 @ 4pm to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition # 2025-128 in your application.

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thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit Métis or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

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Competition #2025-128Category: Full-Time Term Contract End Date March 31 2025Closing Date: January 9 2026Contract SummaryEstablish fish habitat restoration priorities to improve aquatic restoration coordination and inform resource management decisions across Canada. Improved information sharing acr...