Nature / Land Conservation

Position: Conservation Land Negotiator
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Southern Alberta

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent, New Position
Salary Range: $53,500 - $66,900. Salary is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Location: Remote/hybrid in Southern Alberta, with preference to be located near the Strathmore office.
Closing Deadline: October 27, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)

Who We Are

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

What You Will Do

As a Conservation Land Negotiator, you will work as a key member of DUC’s Alberta operations and the Restoration and Retention team. Your primary responsibility will be working with landowners and producers in delivering our habitat programs at the farm gate.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generate landowner interest in DUC programs via cold calling, targeted communications, attending rural municipality meetings and building relationships in your target area.
• Steward relationships and work closely with private landowners, agribusiness, wildlife communities and government organizations.
• Work closely with DUC colleagues to share information and promote all aspects of DUC’s business.
• Managing numerous ongoing project negotiations and being able to effectively track deadlines and monitor progress.
• Assess land’s waterfowl and wildlife value based on satellite imagery and onsite inspections, including basic GIS logging, identifying wetland types, vegetation species, and rangeland health.
• Keep up to date logs of interactions with landowners and potential clients and develop detailed project proposal packages. See clients through signing agreements and finalizing projects.

Your minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge of waterfowl ecology, Alberta agriculture and landowner negotiations make you the ideal candidate for the position.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Land Management or related discipline; relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of working farms and practices, annual crop and forage/grazing production systems.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Comfortable working alone in rural settings under minimal supervision.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• Experience with various outdoor equipment including GPS, ATV’s, Boats etc.

Assets

• Previous sales or cold-calling experience
• Knowledge of waterfowl, animal and plant biology or sustainable resource management
• Familiarity with the non-profit and/or environmental conservation sectors

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement

How to Apply

DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.

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