Coordinator
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta
(one-year term position; possible r
enewal for at least two additional years)
The Opportunity
Ducks Unlimited Canada, Canada’s leader in wetland conservation, is
seeking a confident, energetic and dedicated Conservation Programs
Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Alberta. As a member of our
provincial conservation team, you will engage interested community
volunteers to assist with inspecting, monitoring and reporting of
DUC’s conservation projects.
In this position, you will:
• Facilitate annual habitat inspections with the operations team in
locations throughout the province
• Collaborate with DUC operations staff to monitor projects for field
inspections such as vegetation management and overall health
• Build and maintain a network of community volunteers
• Educate volunteers on duties and responsibilities
• Establish frequent, effective and meaningful communication and
support to DUC volunteer and event programs
• Provide land-based, interactive and applied education into the
biological function of wetlands and how those functions produce
ecological goods and services that are valuable to society
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers
• Ensure ongoing communication and engagement with volunteers in order
to nurture a greater commitment to DUC and our Mission.
• Be based from our Calgary or Edmonton office and work twenty-eight
(28) hours per week.
Requirements
• Degree, diploma or certificate in Environmental Sciences,
Agriculture, Biology or associated discipline with a minimum of three
years related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player who is also able to work independently
• Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with
staff and volunteers
• Strong attention to detail
• Affinity to the outdoors, conservation and the world of waterfowl
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and results- oriented with
an outgoing, creative and innovative personality; a mature individual
who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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 date: July 3, 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.