Environmental Field Technician

May, 2010 to December, 2010
(full-time or part-time term position depending on the applicant)

The Opportunity:

This is a rewarding opportunity for a self-motivated, team player with an environmental background, a quantitative aptitude and a passion for outdoor field work. The successful applicant would develop, lead and deliver an innovative environmental program focusing on ecological health and adaptive management by establishing long-term research plots and benchmarking reclamation efforts within the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks System.

In this position you will:

• Work for a dynamic, energetic organization that is innovating the way we traditionally manage our provincial parks and recreation areas;
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule enabling longer weekends;
• Participate in a project that not only transcends multiple levels of government (municipal and provincial) but also engages and unites a community;
• Be provided the opportunity to combine office experience with relevant and engaging field experience

If you are an organized person with excellent communication skills who enjoys working with others and is interested in engaging a variety stakeholders and are excited about the opportunity to work with one of Alberta’s newest community based planning organizations, please apply to join our team.

The Parks Council:

The Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council was incorporated in April 2008 as a registered non-profit society to:

• Undertake public consultation and develop management plans for the recently designated Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area totalling over 56 km2 along the Brazeau County section of the North Saskatchewan River, near Drayton Valley;
• Facilitate ongoing collaboration among community-based organizations in the planning, development and operation of park recreational and tourism facilities within the Provincial Park and Provincial Recreation Area; and
• Meet other environmental protection, recreation and sustainable economic development and tourism objectives associated with theses protected areas

The Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council is comprised of 16 organizational members; including Alberta Parks, Brazeau County, The Town of Drayton Valley, local outdoor recreation organizations, adjacent landowners, industry and environmental organizations. The Parks Council works in partnership with Alberta Parks with delegated roles and responsibilities formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2008.

For additional information regarding our organization please visit: www.epbrparkscouncil.org

The Position:

The Parks Council’s Environmental Field Technician will be responsible for the establishment of a field research and monitoring program for the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park Systems. Job responsibilities include inventorying and data collection on flora, fauna and associated habitats while focusing on priority reclamation sites within the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks System.
Eligibility Requirements:

• Post secondary education in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, or related discipline
• Experience related to conservation / environmental stewardship and/or project implementation would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of ecosystem restoration
• Experience with database management considered an asset
• Standard First Aid will be considered an asset
• Experience using Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• A valid driver’s licence
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a high degree of self motivation

Compensation:

The EPBR Parks Council offers a generous and competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications:

Applications are to be submitted no later than 17:30 MST March 12, 2010 and include a complete resume (detailing relevant employment experience and accomplishments, and formal and informal education and training), cover letter, and references.

Applications should be directed to:

Mr. Ryan Edwards, P.Ag.
Executive Director
Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council

#2, 5132 – 50 Street
Box 7355
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S5

jobs@epbrparkscouncil.org

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

This project is sponsored in part by Rural Alberta’s Development Fund.