Athabasca Land Protection Committee (ALPC) Member

Written By Yathi Nene

Note: This is not a full-time position

Opportunity: The Athabasca Land Protection Committee (ALPC) is requesting applications from interested community members from interested community members from the Athabasca Permanent Residents Organization (PRO), which includes the communities of Uranium City, Camsell Portage, Stony Rapids and Wollaston, to apply as a member of the ALPC. One (1) position is available.

Principal Duties:

·       To provide guidance on the establishment of protected areas within Nuhenéné (south of 60);

·       To provide guidance on projects within Nuhenéné (south of 60) such as exploration, mines, mills and roads;

·       To participate in 4-6 meetings per year with representatives from industry and government regarding land management and regulatory issues;

·       To identify concerns from the PRO communities about land in Nuhenéné (south of 60);

·       To communicate regularly with your leadership on ALPC meetings.

NOTE: The successful candidate may also be appointed to the Athabasca Joint Environmental Subcommittee (AJES).

Qualifications and Experience:

·       Be a member of the Athabasca Permanent Residents Organization (PRO);

·       Ordinarily living in one of the PRO Communities of Uranium City, Camsell Portage, Stony Rapids or Wollaston;

·       Be knowledgeable about the land, water and wildlife in Nuhenéné (south of 60);

·       Be committed to working as a team member on land management issues;

·       Good communication and presentation skills, and;

·       Ability to speak Dene will be considered an asset. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Consistent with YNLR’s compensation guidelines.

Deadline to submit: October 15, 2026.

To apply, please upload a cover letter stating why you want to apply and a resume below.

OR:

Email: admin@yathinene.com

Fax: (306) 802-4800

Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resources (YNLR) works to protect the lands and waters throughout the Athabasca Basin for the long-term benefit of its Denesųłiné First Nations and Athabasca communities, guided by their knowledge, traditions, and ambitions while being a respected partner to industries, governments and organizations that seek to develop the Athabasca Basin’s resources.

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Yathi Nene