Junior Biologist

Junior Biologist – Permanent Full Time

Alberta Conservation Association – Central Region

Are you passionate about habitat, hunting, and fishing? Are you looking to make a change, seeking a better work/life balance, and the opportunity to apply your skills to managing habitat on over 50,000 acres of conservation land? Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is looking for a motivated and experienced biologist to join our team. This is a full-time position, focused on projects in ACA’s Land Management Program. The position will be based out of our Central Region at either our Rocky Mountain House or Cochrane office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

As part of the Land Management Program, you will draw on your experience and skills to inspect, maintain, and monitor ACA’s conservation sites; develop detailed management plans to guide future management of lands ACA owns or manages; assist with developing high-quality habitat securement proposals; assist in project planning, complete habitat restoration and enhancement projects and negotiate term agreements with landowners to conserve riparian and upland habitat; develop and supervise delivery of contracts; and maintain detailed project files. Long field days are common, and you may be required to stay away from home overnight. In addition, you will be asked to assist with other Wildlife or Fisheries projects as needed.

Successful candidates will be required to report on projects, budgets, timelines, and related activities. Your work will support the land management team on key program delivery aspects including collaborating with a variety of project partners, landowners and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: B.Sc. in Biology or similar field with related experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (supply drivers abstract prior to start date).
• Valid First Aid Class C certification with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethics.
• Detail oriented with invaluable organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with building and maintaining positive professional partnerships.
• Sound computer knowledge and proficiency with various Microsoft programs.
• Collaborative working style.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS CONSIDERED ASSETS

• Vegetation, fish, and wildlife identification skills.
• Experience towing a trailer and using four-wheel drive.
• Experience operating and maintaining a variety of field equipment (hand tools, power tools, trucks, ATV, snowmobile, etc.).
• Certified Pesticide Applicator, or willing to complete certification.
• Knowledge of ACA's Land Management Programs including ACA’s Conservation Site Management Program, Fisheries Access Site Management, Riparian Conservation, and Habitat Securement Program.
• Experience negotiating with landowners.
• Experience managing contractor agreements.
• Experience dealing with industrial referrals.
• Proficiency working with Geographical Information Systems.
• Knowledge of various securement tools (land donations, purchase, Ecological Gift Program).
• Experience with various upland and riparian habitat restoration techniques.
• Experience completing range and riparian health assessments.
• Experience working collaboratively with other conservation organizations.
• Experience developing and writing management plans.
• Agricultural background and/or experience working in a rural setting.
• Outdoor work experience, including physically challenging field conditions.
• Hunting and/or angling background.

Job Posting Closing date: May 13, 2026, or until position is filled

RESUMÉ SUBMISSION

Submit a cover letter and resumé online: www.ab-conservation.com

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. This competition may be used to fill other vacancies in other locations.