Habitat Technician Summer Students

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 a highly motivated student to fill the summer position of Wetland Conservation Technician in The Pas, Manitoba.

Duties may include:

Day-to-day operation and maintenance of DUC’s water control structures, assisting with engineering and biological inspections, data entry and various other duties. This position involves physical work, heavy lifting and outdoor work in all weather conditions. Experience with boats, chainsaws, working near water and GPS skills will be considered assets.

At DUC, we’re going places. You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work with anyone and is dedicated to conservation.

Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• First Aid/CPR
• Familiar with MS Excel and Word
• Available for work May 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012
• This position is based on funding where the successful candidate must be a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Preferred education: Natural Resource Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering Technician, or similar post-secondary education

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:

Shaun Greer
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Box 1799
The Pas, MB R9A 1L5
Email: s_greer@ducks.ca
Fax: 204-623-3398

Closing deadline: April 6, 2012. 5:00 p.m.

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.