LICENSING OFFICER

Position start date: September 10, 2025	Position end date: September 17, 2025
Location: Thunder Bay	Position type: Full Time

The trapping licensing officer, referred to “licensing officer,” is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the NAN and Ontario “Fur Harvesting Harmonization Agreement.” The licensing officer is primary responsible for the NAN licensing program and works directly with the NAN fur harvesters with their licensing requirements and trapline management. Perform day-to-day administration and coordination of the NAN licensing program including, but not limited to, preparing and issuing of NAN harvesters licenses, the collection and management of personal data and safeguarding the privacy information collected, and collecting license fees. Coordinate training opportunities for new trappers and the instructor training program.

Application preference will be given to Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

NAN is committed to providing accommodations, on request throughout the interview and employment process, and if accommodation is required, we will work with the applicants to meet their needs.

Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries for all positions may be directed to:

Jill Harju, Recruitment and Training Coordinator
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
200 Syndicate Avenue South
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9
Phone: (807) 473-1020
Fax: (807) 623-7730
Email: jharju@nan.ca

Applicants and candidates are accountable for ensuring that information submitted throughout the recruitment and selection process is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission.