Engineering Technologist
Provincial Habitat Asset Management (HAM) – Duchess, Alberta

The Opportunity

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), Canada’s leader in wetland conservation, is looking for a confident, energetic and dedicated Engineering Technologist to join our team. As a member of the Alberta Operations Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of all water control infrastructure on DUC assets in southern Alberta.

You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work with anyone, is capable of seeing the bigger picture and enjoys thinking out of the box. You are an effective communicator who is able to build positive working relationships with various staff of local governments, landowners, industry and agricultural producers.

You possess strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. You have expertise in project planning and execution, financial and contract management and contractor/construction supervision. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects on tight deadlines.

Your minimum three years experience and directly related knowledge make you the ideal candidate for this position, which will be based in our Duchess, AB office.

Practical experience with engineered water control structures, land management and administration, conservation projects and programs, agriculture, engineering and/or biology, would all be considered assets to this very diverse and challenging opportunity.

Requirements

A technologist diploma in civil or environmental engineering is preferred but other diplomas in related disciplines will be considered
Strong planning, reporting and project management skills
An understanding of local agricultural, industry and conservation practices would be considered an asset
Knowledge of sustainable and integrated resource management
Experience with GPS, ArcView, MS Office, AutoCAD and airphoto interpretation
Awareness of AB Occupational Health and Safety practices
Knowledge of the AB Water Act, Dam Safety Regulations and the approvals process would be considered an asset
Excellent organization, interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
A valid class 5 driver’s license
Previous experience working on a farm would be definite asset
Ability to work long/flexible hours in summer, with possible travel

How to Apply

In Canada, we lose up to 80 acres of wetlands every day. We need your help to stop this loss. If you’re a conservation-minded individual who is interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter (including salary expectations) and resumé for confidential consideration to the attention of:

Carly Bjornsson, HR Generalist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Email: resumes@ducks.ca

Closing deadline: July 20, 2015

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Learn more at ducks.ca.

While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.