Conservation Programs Specialist - Biologist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), the leader in wetland conservation, is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to fill a one-year term position of Conservation Programs Specialist - Biologist, in our Surrey, B.C. office.  Reporting to the Head of Conservation Programs, this individual will lead the delivery and assist with the planning of science, adaptive management and habitat programs.

At Ducks, we’re going places. You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work with anyone, is capable of seeing the bigger picture and enjoys thinking out of the box.

Your knowledge of coastal habitats, waterfowl identification and ecology, evaluation, adaptive management and statistics analysis make you the ideal candidate for this position.  You will prepare program and project proposals, and communicate effectively in writing and orally with peers, the general public, agricultural and wildlife communities, the government and other NGOs.  You will also design and implement wetland and agricultural field work to support the conservation program supported by data management (technical and non-technical reports).

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in natural resources or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree specializing in fish and wildlife with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in conservation, analysis and/or evaluation will also be considered.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write in both technical and plan language styles.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ArcGIS  software.
• Proven ability to provide leadership to both staff and external task groups.
• Experience in agricultural programs is an asset.

In Canada we lose 80 acres of wetlands every 24 hours and we need your help to stop this loss. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resumé for confidential consideration to the attention of:

Carly Bjornsson, HR Generalist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
P.O. Box 1160
Stonewall, MB   R0C 2Z0
Fax: (204) 467-3405
Email: resumes@ducks.ca
www.ducks.ca

Closing deadline: August 3, 2012.

DUC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.  We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits for this full-time term position. 

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.