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Job Title: Waterton Park Front Conservation Coordinator;
1-Year Term Parental Leave Cover
Reports to: Manager, Conservation Operations Southern Alberta
Location: Waterton area, Alberta
Role Summary:
The Waterton Park Front Conservation Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of conservation programs on behalf of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the Waterton Park Front (WPF) project area of southwest Alberta. Since 1997, NCC has conserved over 30,000 acres in the WPF in cooperation with local landowners through conservation easements and land purchase. This is a demanding, interdisciplinary position which requires a highly dedicated, organized and personable individual with a university education in an environmentally related field of study.
Responsibilities:
1. Land Stewardship (approximately 38% of time dedicated to this responsibility area)
- Implement land stewardship activities that maintain or enhance WPF conservation targets as identified in the Waterton Natural Area Conservation Plan (NACP) and Property Management Plans (PMP).
- Prepare workplans, budgets and reports for the implementation of the Waterton NACP and PMPs.
- Coordinate compliance and effectiveness monitoring program; hire, train and supervise Summer Conservation Interns; review and deliver reports.
- Administer grazing leases, including development of annual lease agreements and collection of grazing records.
2. Partnerships (25%)
- Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with landowners working with NCC, other members of the local community and partner organizations.
- Facilitate meetings and activities of the WPF Advisory Group.
- Coordinate extension/outreach events which encourage community members to follow positive land stewardship practices.
- Assist in planning and implementing Conservation Volunteers events in the WPF.
- Represent NCC on various committees and at meetings or workshops related to land conservation.
3. Communications and Development (35%)
- Prepare donor reports, proposals and other donor communications related to the WPF.
- Manage and market The Weston Family Conservation Centre and Waterton Springs Interpretive Trail at the Waterton Park Front: train and supervise staff, plan and host special events, place advertisements, coordinate facility use and maintenance.
- Implement communication and development activities as identified in the Waterton (NACP) and PMPs.
4. Land Securement (2%)
- Contribute to WPF land securement decision making.
- Review and provide input on WPF land securement proposals and agreements.
- Communicate with landowners and staff regarding potential land securement opportunities.
Education Required:
- A minimum of a B.Sc. in conservation biology, range management, ecology or related field of study with several years related experience.
Competencies Required/Preferred:
- Self-motivated with superior time management skills.
- Excellent personal communication, public speaking and writing skills.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks independently while being an active team member.
- Credible, pro-active, analytical, creative and detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to build positive working relationships with members of the agricultural community, partner organizations, funders and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability in planning and delivering successful stewardship extension/outreach programs.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in managing public education facilities.
- Demonstrated skill and ability in hiring and supervising staff.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing positive land management practices.
- Knowledge and experience in applying principles of range and riparian management and invasive species management.
- Demonstrated experience conducting field work such as weed management and conducting wildlife/plant surveys.
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
Internal and External Contacts:
Externally, the Conservation Coordinator will work with local community members, partner organizations, members of the public, conservation volunteers, funders and others. Internally, the Conservation Coordinator will work closely and cooperatively with other Conservation department team members.
How to Apply:
If you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter, indicating "Waterton Park Front Conservation Coordinator" in the subject line, to the Nature Conservancy of Canada via the email address at the top and bottom of this posting. Application closing date: Thursday, November 17, 2011.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
