Conservation Programs Specialist

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

 

Ducks Unlimited Canada, the leader in wetland conservation, is looking for a confident, energetic and dedicated professional to join our team. Please apply by March 30, 2012.

As a member of the Western Boreal Program Conservation Team, you will lead the delivery of conservation projects that contribute to the regional habitat and waterfowl population goals.

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 three to five years of experience and directly related knowledge make you the ideal candidate for this position, which is located in Yellowknife, NWT. You are a skilled negotiator who is able to build positive working relationships within a diverse group of Federal, Territorial and Aboriginal governments, organizations, communities, ENGOs and others. You possess strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects on tight deadlines.

Requirements:

• A post-secondary degree in natural sciences (e.g. Biology, Ecology, Hydrology, etc), natural resource management, land-use planning, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of sustainable resource management would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of principles or practices associated with land use or conservation planning and monitoring the effects of development on the biophysical environment would also be an asset.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Federal/Territorial legislation related to wildlife, waterfowl, habitat, resource and land management, as well as oil and gas industry practices would be beneficial.
• Previous experience working in remote communities, field camps and harsh weather conditions would definitely be an asset.

How to Apply

In Canada, we lose 80 acres of wetlands every 24 hours. 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
Email: resumes@ducks.ca
Fax: 204-467-3405

Closing deadline: March 30, 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 position.  

DUC is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, other non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.

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