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Forest Habitat Specialist at PEI Watershed Alliance

Date Posted: March 17, 2023
Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

  • Applied and Environmental Sciences
Job Start Date: April 28, 2023
Job End Date: November 01, 2023
Job Location: Both In office and remote work options available (Charlottetown/Hybrid, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $25
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Job Descriptions:

  • Refine and implement an island-wide riparian survey assessment while training a survey team to assist the island watershed groups
  • Work with 24 groups to schedule a forestry crew and work within current provincial laws and BMPs to handle Fiona-related debris-either for removal or managed for habitat
  • Supervise the testing of trial protocols and continued research into ecosystem service quantification by a forest technician (internship)
  • Provide guidance to watershed groups on forest habitat improvement activities and identify future projects
  • Coordinate activities such as: Training and supervising a survey team Managing a forestry crew for 24 island crews that include site visits Nursery development Mentoring students

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

  • A good understanding of PEI forests, watershed management initiatives, and environmental challenges that impact island ecosystems.
  • The ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources into written and oral reporting formats.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with watershed groups and partners from many organizations to complete project activities via phone, online platforms, writing, and face-to-face communication.
  • Excellent organization, time management, self-motivation, and the ability to collaborate well with various stakeholders and partners.
  • Strong interest and background in community engagement, outreach, and education.
  • A reliable vehicle and cell phone (mileage covered by PEIWA).
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary education institution within a related field of study OR a significant combination of training, experience, and education.
  • Comfortable with public engagement, both in-person and online, using Zoom and Google platforms.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS, as well as Google Drive.
  • Previous experience working with watershed groups is an asset.
  • Previous supervisory and/or project coordination in forestry is a necessary asset

Other

Successful candidates will be eligible for the health benefit plan.

 

**Apply to this position ASAP; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is within Winter 2023.


How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResume


Company Information

Company Name: PEI Watershed Alliance

Address: 420 University Avenue, Suite 218

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7Z5

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://peiwatershedalliance.org/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Nathan Lacroix

Contact Person Job Title: Administrative & Marketing Coordinator

Telephone: 902-620-1209

Email: admin@peiwatershedalliance.org