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Business: Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly
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Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly

Is looking for a n?e?képmx Land Guardian (Valley) – Interim Coverage

$21.63-$27.88 per hour

Closing date: October 21, 2026  

The n?e?képmx Land Guardian will take an active role in the participating CNA bands by working between the broader n?e?képmx Guardians department and the communities. This role requires strong interpersonal communication skills, a vision of land stewardship, and a demonstrated commitment to working on the land. The successful candidate must be mentally and physically fit, as the Guardians program incorporates n?e?képmx traditional knowledge systems, customs, and practices. This is an interim coverage position expected to last approximately 3 months.

Primary Duties:

• Patrol and monitor lands, waters, cultural sites, and resource-use activities throughout n?e?képmx territory
• Build positive relationships with community members, land users, government agencies, industry representatives, and partner organizations
• Educate land users on stewardship practices, cultural protocols, safety requirements, and environmental responsibilities
• Support environmental monitoring activities including wildlife surveys, bird surveys, vegetation assessments, habitat monitoring, data collection, and field research
• Participate in habitat restoration and stewardship initiatives including trail maintenance, invasive species management, post-wildfire recovery projects, revegetation efforts, and watershed restoration activities
• Assist with emergency management and community response activities, including wildfire preparedness and response, FireSmart initiatives, natural disaster recovery, and other community support efforts
• Operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and field gear in safe and responsible manner
• Complete field reports, monitoring records, incident documentation, and other administrative requirements accurately and on time
• Support project delivery and field operations in collaboration with internal department, participating Bands, contractors, and external partners
• Assist with logistics, resource coordination, equipment management, inventory tracking, and operational readiness activities as required
• Integrate n?e?képmx knowledge, values, customs, and stewardship practices into daily work activities
• Work safely and in compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and cultural protocols
• Provide support to other teams and operational areas as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Mandatory Requirements:

• Willingness to complete a background check
• Physically fit, able to work long hours outdoors and in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent understanding of habitats of plants and animals
• A valid class 5 driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of similar work experience
• Ability to work in a team setting, accept responsibility, and work to deadlines
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel for up to five days at a time

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 Based on the qualifications, experience, and assets.

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Natural Resources or Guardianship
• Good understanding of Indigenous Guardian programs
• Technical experience in sampling, monitoring and research
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
• Wilderness safety and survival skills
• Knowledge of the n?e?képmx territory
• Self-motivated and can work on their own without supervision
• Sound understanding of safety and compliance monitoring
• Strong level of written and verbal communication skills
• Recognize and respect cultural diversity
• Have experience working with local Indigenous people and have knowledge of culture and traditions
• Knowledge of n?e?képmx protocols for hunting, fishing, and gathering
• Respect for Indigenous and Western knowledge systems
• Familiar wit environmental issues
• Certification such as: ATV/UTV, Chainsaw, S100-S185, First Aid, Bear Aware, Snowmobile, COS Land Guardian 101, Wilderness/Remote First Aid

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