Elk-Agriculture Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Coordinator’s role is to organize activities to foster a collaborative and team approach for implementing a 2-year pilot program on elk-agriculture interactions amongst farmers, hunters, public, and governments. The Coordinator and the pilot program will be overseen by a Steering Committee comprised of Yukon Agricultural Association, Yukon Fish and Game Association, Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

The position will manage pilot program activities to promptly respond to elk-agriculture interactions by working with agricultural landowners to develop plans and responses using a range of applications. This will also involve coordinating with hunters. Overall, the Coordinator will be working towards conditioning the elk away from agricultural properties via an intensive deterrent effect at both a local and range scale.

Strong interpersonal, communication and client service skills are essential for this position.

Please note that this position was originally posted in January 2024 and has been filled for the last year. It is anticipated that the outgoing Elk-Agriculture Coordinator will provide transition support for the successful candidate

Job Requirements:

Please submit your resume to identify how you meet and can demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Resource management diploma or demonstrated experience in the following areas: land use management, agriculture, wildlife and integrative management;
• Experience or education in wildlife behaviour and habitat;
• Experience in dealing with multiple and/or opposing views in a diplomatic manner;
• Strong client service skills and ability to foster trust and develop partnerships;
• Experience writing reports, collecting data and information;
• Valid drivers licence;
• Valid First Aid;
• Possession Acquisition License.

Candidates who have training combined with considerable experience equivalent to the qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

For more information about this position, please contact Saxon Ritchie, Office Manager, Yukon Fish and Game Association at [email protected] or 867-667-4263.