Conservation Specialist - Wetland Habitat Asset Management

Position Details     Existing, Full-Time, Permanent position
Salary Range: $54,300 - $68,800, 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.

Location:

Hybrid within the Regina, Saskatchewan area
Closing (11:59PM EDT)
What You Will Do     Conducting field inspections
Operating water control infrastructure
Coordinating and negotiating with landowners to conduct project repairs and rebuilds
Managing contractors, assisting in budgeting, etc.
Our successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player and an effective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships with fellow DUC staff, municipal and provincial government staff, project landowners, and other conservation agencies and they possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. They are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects within tight deadlines.
Requirements     A post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science, biology, agriculture, civil engineering or other related discipline; equivalent practical field experience will also be considered.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field of natural resource management, agriculture and landowner relations.
A valid class 5 driver’s license.
Knowledge and Assets     Experience supervising contractors would be an asset.
An understanding of rural agricultural, industry and conservation practices would be considered an asset.
Awareness of provincial Occupational Health and Safety practices.
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Strong planning, reporting, administrative and project management skills.
Basic mechanical aptitude.

Experience with GPS, MS Office and satellite imagery interpretation.
Experience operating ATVs.
Ability to work long hours outdoors and perform strenuous physical tasks.

What We Offer     3 weeks' vacation with paid personal and sick days
Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement
Preference will be given to those who currently reside within the work area, or are willing to relocate
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  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.

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