Wildlife Coordinator

Job Number: 55771

At the City of Edmonton - Parks and Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our community is driven by exceptional employees who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent. As part of our team, you will help cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement and environmental stewardship.

Are you passionate about urban ecology, protecting local wildlife, and promoting environmental stewardship across Edmonton? The Parks and Urban Forestry team is seeking a dedicated Wildlife Coordinator to lead field surveys, manage ecological data, and provide expert guidance on local wildlife protection. In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating wildlife sweeps, conducting habitat evaluations, and mentoring field staff to ensure city operations align with provincial and federal environmental regulations.

Working across diverse urban and natural spaces, you will collaborate with internal project teams, operational crews, and external partners to support Edmonton's urban biodiversity. You will also contribute to long-term natural area management frameworks, continuous improvement of environmental practices, and public awareness about local urban wildlife. If you thrive in a dynamic role that blends outdoor field study with collaborative planning and data management, we encourage you to apply!

What will you do?

Implement best practices and protocols for wildlife sweeps, biodiversity monitoring, and presence/absence surveys in natural and naturalized areas

Mentor, train, and guide field staff, students, and scholars on wildlife sweep protocols and natural area management

Coordinate daily field schedules, respond to sweep requests from operational crews, and determine appropriate setbacks or mitigation measures to protect legislated species

Produce comprehensive wildlife sweep reports, analyze field data, and provide actionable recommendations to internal project teams

Update GIS layers and data using tools like ESRI ArcGIS, Field Maps, and Survey
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Collaborate with internal operational teams, external partners, and community collaborators to promote natural area stewardship and regulatory compliance

Assist in developing and implementing natural area management frameworks, reviewing development plans, and supporting grant applications

Develop engaging social media content highlighting local wildlife to share with the community through approved channels

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, or a related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of related experience working with collaborators in ecology, wildlife biology, or natural areas management; ORTwo-year Technical Diploma in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Conservation, or a related field plus a minimum of six (6) years of related experience

Assets

Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) or Biologist in Training (BIT) designation

Valid First Aid Certification Specialized training courses in wildlife and natural area management from recognized organizations

Skills required for success

Strong knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal wildlife legislation and protection standards

Demonstrated ability to identify local flora and fauna accurately in the field

Proficiency in field survey techniques and mapping/data applications (ESRI ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey
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Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict-resolution skills to balance operational priorities with wildlife protection mandates

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher

Candidates will be…