Habitat Management / Wetland Conservation

Position: Conservation Programs Specialist – Wetland Management
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Fort St. John, BC, Dawson Creek, BC or surrounding area - Remote

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent, New Position
Salary Range: $53,500 - $66,900 based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Closing Deadline: October 13, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)

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

Work with DUC BC’s energetic small team of biologists and engineering staff, you will help the team manage habitat, small dams, and water controls at DUC wetlands in the BC Peace and Nechako regions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspections, operations, and maintenance of water control structures and dams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships and work closely with private landowners, First Nations, agricultural producers, and other project partners.
• Direct seasonal staff and contractors to complete tasks.
• Manage project data through various internal tracking systems.
• Maintain field equipment, operate small engines and be able to physically lift 50lbs of equipment.
• Conduct a combination of office and field work.
• Assist biologist with waterfowl surveys, bio inspections and biodiversity monitoring. Use GPS technologies and navigate on backroads to access remote wetland projects using satellite communications devices (Garmin InReach) to ensure safety during field work.
• Effectively communicate between co-workers.

Who You Are

An enthusiastic team player and 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.

Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, detail oriented, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects within tight deadlines.

A minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge of habitat stewardship, infrastructure maintenance, water management, fleet management, and/or landowner outreach make you the ideal candidate for the position.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or technologist diploma in a related discipline such as Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources; equivalent practical field experience will also be considered
• Demonstrate experience working and communicating with a wide variety of partners such as landowners, First Nations and public service agencies
• A valid class 5 BC driver’s license
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
• An understanding of local agricultural, industry, First Nation or conservation practices
• Ability to work long/flexible hours, in remote locations, in a variety of weather conditions, with some overnight travel
• Comfortable working alone in remote locations periodically
• Experience using computers with MS Office software
• Experience operating various equipment such as: ATV/UTV, chainsaws, brush saws, satellite devices pumps, and hand tools; or willingness to learn
• Comfortable driving a truck and trailer or willingness to learn

Assets

• Experience managing contracts and contractors
• Experience supervising and coaching others
• Experience with field navigation and/or data collection apps
• Experience and related knowledge in the local natural resource sectors
• Experience with heavy equipment supervision & materials procurement
• Awareness of BC Occupational Health and Safety practices.
• Understanding of the BC Water Sustainability Act & Dam Safety Regulation, and best management practices.

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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Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at hr@ducks.ca . All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.

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