SASKATCHEWAN JOBS

Position: Conservation Programs Specialist - Habitat Asset Management
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Yorkton, SK / Hybrid

Position Details: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $53,500 - $66,900, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will commensurate with each individual's education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Closing Deadline: May 12th, 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

As a member of the Saskatchewan Operations Team, you will primarily be responsible for the inspection, management, landowner relations and operation of DUC’s engineered wetland projects in East-Central Saskatchewan. You will also be responsible for managing DUC habitat properties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operations and maintenance activities on various types of DUC water control structures.
• Conduct field inspections on DUC projects.
• Prepare and sign contracts and supervise equipment contractors.
• Landowner negotiations and agreement signing for engineered wetland projects.
• Manage DUC owned habitat properties through conducting field inspections, coordinating land management activities such as grazing, fencing and haying.
• Steward relationships and work closely with private landowners, various conservation partners, and government organizations.

You possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects within tight deadlines.

Your minimum 1-3 years’ experience and knowledge of habitat management, water management and landowner negotiations make you the ideal candidate for the position.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or technologist diploma in a related discipline such as Resource Management, Water Resources or Civil Engineering; equivalent practical field experience will also be considered.
• Strong planning, reporting, administrative and project management skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with GPS, MS Office and satellite imagery interpretation. Experience in ArcMap would be considered an asset.
• Experience with operating ATVs.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and perform strenuous and physical tasks.
• Experience supervising contractors would be an asset.
• Experience managing contracts and contractors, supervising construction, and strong administrative skills.
• An understanding of rural agricultural, industry and conservation practices would be considered an asset.
• Awareness of provincial Occupational Health and Safety practices.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.

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.