Conservation Land Negotiator

Job title: Conservation Land Negotiator

Job description: Position Details: Full-time, Permanent (2 positions)

Salary Range: Starting salary at $52,700, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will commensurate with each individual’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.

Location: Various locations within Alberta

Closing Deadline: November 20, 2023 (11:59PM EDT)

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.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively to various stakeholders, including members of the general public, government, agribusiness and wildlife communities. You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work with anyone, and capable of working alone in rural settings under minimal supervision.

We are looking for an individual that is independent, resourceful and possess strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills and can manage numerous projects on tight deadlines. The successful candidate must be persuasive, goal-oriented and possess a passion for the outdoors, conservation, wildlife and the environment.

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.
• Previous sales or cold-calling experience would be an asset
• Familiarity with the non-profit and/or environmental conservation sectors would also be considered an asset
• Knowledge of waterfowl, animal and plant biology or sustainable resource management would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Experience with various outdoor equipment including GPS, ATV’s, Boats etc.

What We Offer

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

DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice. When nature is diverse, the Earth thrives. When our organization is diverse, people thrive. That’s why Ducks Unlimited Canada is building a culture where everyone is welcome.

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