Restoration Technician

Full-time (Summer Term)
$23.85/hr or as set by STEP program based on years of experience
June 1 – Sept 27, 2024

Deadline to apply, March 15, 2024

Summary

YSR is in search of a Restoration Technician to join our growing team. This position provides a unique
opportunity to be a part of the Yukon’s growing restoration and reclamation economy. The Restoration
Technician will undertake a variety of tasks related to the implementation of reclamation, restoration,
and nature-based design projects throughout the Yukon for communities, industry, government, and
non-governmental organizations. The Restoration Technician will be particularly important in assisting in
the implementation of field and community projects in FNNND’s Traditional Territory that embody and
align with the principles of Dooli Law. This position is predominantly a field work role, and will work

closely with the Restoration Ecologist. A love for the natural world and desire to restore and steward the
vibrant Yukon landscape is a must. This position is for summer 2024, with possibilities of extension.

Corporate Background

Yukon Seed and Restoration Inc. (YSR) is a subsidiary of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation
(NNDDC), the development corporation for the Citizens of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.
YSR provides ecocultural restoration services and community-based environmental training through
project planning, native plant research, and field ecology projects in the Yukon. We help industry,
Indigenous, and non-profit organizations meet regulatory, social, and environmental goals to ultimately
make the land good.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Restoration Technician’s tasks will include:

  • Assisting in ecological and reclamation related field work. This will include site assessments,
    reclamation research, and planting projects.
  • Preparing gear for the field, keeping equipment organized and in good working condition.
  • Collecting field data for YSR projects, including native plant communities and soil classification in
    remote locations.
  • Performing seed collection, which will include plant ID, operating and maintaining seed cleaning
    equipment, and cataloging seed inventories with a high attention to detail.
  • Supporting the facilitation team in training initiatives. This will include operating trucks,
    shuttling equipment and preparing training materials.
  • Data entry and tablet/ GPS uploads for mapping and reporting projects onto the YSR database.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a post-secondary student in a natural resource field.
  • Have some field experience in ecology, native plants, and reclamation.
  • Have safe work practices, are detail oriented, and organized.
  • Be comfortable working in remote areas of the Yukon.
  • Be willing and able to work independently and take initiative to carry out activities to improve
    operations.
  • Be willing to spend much of the summer field season (approximately a week at a time) in
    remote locations, including hotel and camp settings.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have experience using a GPS in the field.
  • Have a valid Class 5 Yukon license or equivalent (required).

Considered an Asset

  • Have experience working in the Yukon or similar northern settings.
  • Have familiarity with First Nations communities and have respect for Indigenous ways of
    knowing.
  • Have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (or similar) software.
  • Hold a valid certification in Wilderness First Aid and be aware of wilderness survival techniques.

Hiring Policy

YSR’s Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation Citizens hiring preference policy is in effect for those who meet the
requirements. Please be sure to self-identify if you are a NND citizen. An eligibility list may be
established from this competition to hire similar positions in the future. YSR strives to be an equitable
employer and prioritize hiring Yukon First Nations, family members of Yukon First Nations, and other
Canadian Indigenous ancestry, as self-identified in your cover letter.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to
work in Canada, YSR will not consider your job application.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to kristina@yukonseed.ca by March 15, 2024.

Intermediate Restoration Ecologist

Full-time, Permanent
$67,000 – $77,000 Annually
Hybrid (On-site during summer months)
Whitehorse, Yukon

Summary

YSR is in search of an Intermediate Restoration Ecologist to join our growing team. This position provides
a unique opportunity to be a part of the Yukon’s growing restoration and reclamation economy. This
position will undertake a variety of tasks related to the management and implementation of
reclamation, restoration, and nature-based design projects throughout the Yukon for communities,
industry, government, and non-governmental organizations. The position will also include contributing
to the development of YSR’s native seed collection and banking program, capacity building training
program, and bespoke restoration business lines.

We are looking for someone who can take initiative to help grow YSR as a business, and work with a
variety of partners to develop the Yukon’s restoration and reclamation economy. This position requires
someone to be able to work independently as well as part of a highly collaborative team of various experts, board of directors, and partners. A love for the natural world and desire to restore and steward
the vibrant Yukon landscape is a must.

Corporate Background

Yukon Seed and Restoration Inc. (YSR) is a subsidiary of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation
(NNDDC), the development corporation for the Citizens of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.
YSR provides ecocultural restoration services and community-based environmental training through
project planning, native plant research, and field ecology projects in the Yukon. We help industry,
Indigenous, and non-profit organizations meet regulatory, social, and environmental goals to ultimately
make the land good.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Intermediate Restoration Ecologist’s tasks will include:

  • Leading and supporting ecological and reclamation related site assessments. This will include
    managing field teams.
  • Designing and preparing recommendations and prescriptions for reclamation/restoration based
    on the needs of the project.
  • Working with clients to implement reclamation/restoration projects.
  • Planning and managing project and field operations to ensure that all tasks are completed
    successfully and on time.
  • Contributing to the development of YSR’s native seed program, including collecting, processing,
    storing and testing a variety of native seeds.
  • Supporting the Restoration Ecologist to manage YSR’s seed inventory and cataloguing system to
    ensure proper handling, testing, and deployment of all seed stock.
  • Assisting the Restoration Ecologist and General Manager in relaying technical details to clients.
  • Assisting with the facilitation of skill and capacity building training programs in partnership with
    various Yukon communities and First Nations clients.
  • Supporting the senior project team in large proposal efforts and supporting small proposal
    development. This includes, but is not limited to, business proposals and government funding
    applications.
  • Completing reports on field projects and training initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Natural Resources Field.
  • Have experience planning, implementing, and managing field programs including site
    assessment, baseline monitoring, vegetation surveys, and reclamation/restoration project
    implementation.
  • Be comfortable working in remote areas of the Yukon and have knowledge of field safety
    protocols.
  • Be willing and able to work independently and take initiative to carry out activities to improve
    operations.
  • Be willing to spend much of the summer field season (approximately a week at a time) in
    remote locations, including hotel and camp settings.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have experience preparing technical reports, memos, and other written communications
    material using Microsoft Office Suite (or similar) software)
  • Have a valid Class 5 Yukon license or equivalent (required).

Considered an Asset

  • Have experience working in the Yukon or similar northern settings.
  • Have familiarity and previous experience working with First Nations communities, the Umbrella
    Final Agreement and/or First Nations relations.
  • Hold a valid certification in Wilderness First Aid and be aware of wilderness survival techniques.
  • Be familiar with ArcGIS and have a basic knowledge of Geographic Information Science (GIS).

Hiring Policy

SR’s Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation Citizens hiring preference policy is in effect for those who meet the
requirements. Please be sure to self-identify if you are a NND Citizen. An eligibility list may be
established from this competition to hire similar positions in the future. YSR strives to be an equitable
employer and prioritize hiring Yukon First Nations, family members of Yukon First Nations, and other
Canadian Indigenous ancestry, as self-identified in your cover letter.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to
work in Canada, YSR will not consider your job application.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to kristina@yukonseed.ca by March 15, 2024

About

Local seed and plant sourcing for the restoration and reclamation of Yukon environmental sites.

Research

Determine the natural vegetation for the area.

Assessment

Assess the requirements for revegetation.

Local

Seed collection, banking, and propagation.

Restoration

Implementation of revegetation plans.

Contact Us

Yukon Seed & Restoration Inc.

Whitehorse Branch
Waterfront Station, Unit 310
2237-2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0K7
Mayo Branch
PO Box 215
Mayo YT, Y0B 1M0
Phone
Kristina Gardner, General Manager
867-335-0798

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