Riparian Specialist – Eastern Slopes of Alberta
Riparian Specialist – Eastern Slopes of Alberta
Application Deadline: October 19th, 2022
Cows and Fish is looking to fill a position, based in the western portion of Alberta, focusing on the areas along the eastern slopes, with options to focus on areas south of Calgary, or further north, to nearly Grande Prairie – see details below. This is a term position estimated at 1.5 – 2 years in length.
As part of the Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society-“Cows and Fish”, a self directed and motivated person with a broad skillset will provide: provincial support to other staff through expertise in riparian ecology and range science; regional and local support to watershed / stewardship / community groups, recreational groups, livestock producers and resource agencies regarding riparian ecology and management. You will take part in coordinating and implementing community based and riparian health activities with the majority of your time spent on work focused on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. You will be expected to cover an area that is equivalent to a 3-5 hour drive (measured north to south) as your primary area, and the exact area will be determined with the candidate and based on working around areas already covered with existing staff. We have office space in Lethbridge and Calgary and potentially shared space in Rocky Mountain House; your home office is an option as well. You will work directly in riparian health and management extension, particularly focused on grazing and recreation, with municipalities, partners and livestock producers.
Qualifications:
Familiarity with riparian health evaluation methods, riparian ecology, vegetation community interactions, superior plant identification, range science, soils, computers and photography required. Experience working with community groups and landowners (particularly rural) and writing funding proposals or reports valued. You must have demonstrated strong interpersonal, written and oral presentation communication skills. Database use, GIS expertise, social media use and website experience are an asset. You will have a B.Sc. with a major related to environmental science, conservation or range ecology. Eligibility for P.Ag. (Alberta Institute of Agrologists) or P. Biol. (Alberta Society of Professional Biologists) required. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2-6 years of practical applied work experience in extension, riparian or range management or relevant research. Education or experience related to biology/ecological processes and hydrology is required. Practical knowledge of fish or aquatic ecology, riparian management or restoration, and grazing management strategies is expected as part of your previous experience.
Hiring details:
Position will begin November 2022. We have secured funding until March 2023 and are looking to extend this term position 1-2 years with additional funding. Candidates must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, be willing to do extensive travel (with long days), including overnight away from home and work outdoors in a field setting. Selection of candidates for interviews may begin as soon as suitable candidates are found, including before the deadline, so apply as soon as possible. See full job details on our website. Job Opportunities – Cows and Fish
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applications must include a cover letter, resume, references and two samples of written work (extension or technical/scientific). Please submit all application components as 1 digital file.
Please include “Riparian Specialist” in the email subject line and indicate geographic location(s) of interest.
Submit applications by October 19, 2022 to:
Email applications to: jobs@cowsandfish.org
Norine Ambrose, Executive Director
Cows and Fish
2nd Floor, Avail Building, 530-8th St. S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J8
Questions regarding the position can be sent to jobs@cowsandfish.org.
Candidates must be available for interviews at select times November 9-10, preferably in person in Calgary, but an on-line option will be offered as well.
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