Position: Regional Habitat Asset Management (HAM) Coordinator
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Duchess, Alberta
The Opportunity
Ducks Unlimited Canada, Canada’s leader in wetland conservation, is
looking for a confident, energetic and dedicated Conservation Programs
Specialist to join our team. As a member of the Alberta Operations
Team, you will be responsible for managing all DUC assets in South
Eastern Alberta, including partner relations.
Practical experience with engineered water control structures, land
management and administration, conservation projects and programs,
agriculture, engineering and/or biology, would all be considered
assets to this very diverse and challenging opportunity.
You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter, who can
work with anyone and is capable of seeing the bigger picture. You are
an effective communicator who is able to build positive working
relationships with various staff of local governments, landowners,
industry, agricultural producers, volunteers and other conservation
agencies.
You possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You have
demonstrated expertise in program planning and implementation and
contract management and tendering. You are self-motivated, enjoy a
complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects on
tight deadlines.
Your minimum three years experience and directly related knowledge
make you the ideal candidate for this position, which will be based in
our Duchess, AB office.
Requirements
• A post-secondary degree or technologist diploma in a related
discipline; equivalent practical field experience will also be
considered
• Strong planning, reporting and project management skills
• Knowledge of sustainable and integrated resource management
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Experience with GPS, ArcView, MS Office and airphoto interpretation
• Awareness of AB Occupational Health and Safety practices
• Knowledge of the AB Water Act, Dam Safety Regulations and the
approvals process would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work long/flexible hours in summer, with travel
• Experience managing contracts and contractors, supervising
construction, strong administrative and budgeting skills
• A valid class 5 driver’s license
• An understanding of who Ducks Unlimited Canada is and what we do; an
understanding of local agricultural, industry and conservation
practices would be considered an asset
• Previous experience working on a farm would also be an asset
How to Apply
In Canada, we lose up to 80 acres of wetlands every day. We need your
help to stop this loss. If you’re a conservation-minded individual who
is interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter
(including salary expectations) and resumé for confidential
consideration to the attention of:
Carly Bjornsson, HR Generalist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Email: resumes@ducks.ca
Closing deadline: July 10, 2015
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A
registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit
organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to
waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Learn more at ducks.ca.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates
considered for an interview will be contacted
