In 1957, Angulalik sold the Perry River post to the HBC and Pedersen was appointed manager.

Angulalik returned to the post after resolving legal problems and worked alongside Pedersen; they became lifelong friends.

[5][6] Ten years later, Pedersen became an area administrator for the Canadian government in Coppermine (Kugluktuk), Pangnirtung and Fort Rae (Behchoko).

Pedersen was a Board Member and Chairperson of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency until his retirement in 2003.

[8][9] Pedersen retired from the Canadian Rangers, but his son and grandson continue the tradition.