Environment Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Métis Nation of Alberta

Métis Nation of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Environment Coordinator - Wildlife

Location:
Provincial Head Office in Edmonton, AB.

Position Status:
Full Time (40 hrs per week), Permanent.

The Organization

The Opportunity

Protection of Métis tradition and culture
Reducing impacts on the environment
Community driven involvement

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement research and monitoring programs to investigate wildliferelated concerns held by MNA citizens, with emphasis on those related to large game/mammals and fur bearers.
Develop and implement programs to provide MNA citizens opportunities to participate in wildlife monitoring or conservation, including those utilizing communitybased monitoring methods and Métis Traditional Knowledge.
Support community engagement activities to provide education and awareness and/or to obtain citizen input and feedback on environmental issues, including those related to wildlife in Alberta.
Collect, store, analyze, and report on data from citizen engagements, field projects, and surveys.
Participate in meetings, committees, and technical working groups to provide technical expertise.
Support Environment and Climate Change project field activities, including environmental monitoring, site visits, and community events.
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including executives, corporate staff, management, employees, and business and community partners.
Maintain awareness of government policies and programs related to wildlife in Alberta, including providing updates to senior management and making recommendations as to actionable steps to be taken to best meet the needs of the Métis Nation.
Other duties as required.

Skills & Competencies

The Environment Coordinator must be a team player who is able to work with staff and citizens across the province, understand environmental management and monitoring, and have demonstrated experience with wildlife management and monitoring activities.

Other required knowledge, skills and competencies include:

Experience with wildlife management principles and practices such as wildlife allocation, wildlife habitat assessment, wildlife disease, population monitoring, and nongame management.
Experience interpreting wildlife legislation, policies, and guidelines to make and/or recommend wildlife management decisions.
Working knowledge of legislation related to wildlife management in Alberta (e.g., Alberta Wildlife Act, Public Lands Act, Migratory Bird Convention Act, Species at Risk Act).
Knowledge of Alberta Hunting and Trapping Regulations and the Métis Harvesting Policy is an asset.
Experience in the design, coordination, and delivery of wildlife monitoring projects, specifically those related to large game/mammals and fur bearers.
Experience with communitybased monitoring methods and/or conducting wildlife surveys with remote cameras is an asset.
Experience using geospatial software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS) for data editing, data analysis, and map creation.
Experience with ArcGIS Online platform and associated products (e.g., Story Maps, Collector, Survey 123, Field Maps) is an asset.
Knowledge and/or experience working in government/on government policies is an asset.
Ability, or willingness to learn, to operate a wide range of equipment and machinery including but not limited to: OHV's, snowmobiles, and 4X4 trucks.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability with an ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment.
Ability to remain organized, multitask, and manage time effectively under tight and competing deadlines.
Exemplary written communication skills, presenting capability, and a proven ability to produce quality work.
Strong cultural and political sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to deal with confidential information.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to interact professionally with various internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work with a team or independently.
Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and people is an asset.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Wildlife Sciences, Conservation Sciences, Ecology, Resource Management, or a related field.
A related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of 2 years related work experience.

Other Requirements

Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday 8:30 4:30, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta. Additional, less frequent, outofprovince travel may also occur, with advanced notice.
Must have a valid class 5 driver's license and an operational vehicle.
The_Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

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