Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Job
Type:
Full-time
Location: Duchess, Alberta AB
Deadline: Jul 10, 2015
Website: http://www.ducks.ca
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.
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
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
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.
DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an
interview will be contacted.
