Conservation Programs Specialist - Habitat Management

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Who We Are

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation.

Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

What You Will Do

As a member of the Alberta Operations Team, you will be responsible for managing all DUC habitat projects in the Vermilion / Vegreville area.

Duties will include conducting field inspections, operating water control infrastructure, coordinating land management activities such as fencing, grazing and haying and monitoring DUC held conservation easements.

You need to be an enthusiastic team player and an effective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships with fellow DUC staff, municipal and provincial government staff, project landowners, and other conservation agencies.

You possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects within tight deadlines.

Your minimum 1-3 years’ experience and knowledge of natural resource management, agriculture and landowner relations make you the ideal candidate for the position.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree or technologist diploma in environmental science, biology, agriculture or other related discipline;

equivalent practical field experience will also be considered.

• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong planning, reporting, administrative and project management skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with GPS, MS Office and satellite imagery interpretation.
• Experience operating ATVs.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and perform strenuous physical tasks.
• Experience supervising contractors would be an asset.
• An understanding of rural agricultural, industry and conservation practices would be considered an asset.
• Awareness of provincial Occupational Health and Safety practices.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement

How to Apply

DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff.

Let us know if making a difference is important to you.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.

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While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.