The Athabasca Watershed Council is seeking a Seasonal/Full-Time – Watershed Science Technician to assist the Healthy Shorelines Project Coordinator and Headwaters Project Coordinator with the AWC’s Healthy Shorelines Initiative and AWC’s Healthy Headwaters initiative.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- You have a diploma or degree in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or another science program
- You are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
- You are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- You are legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
- You are interested in watershed management, riparian areas, and wetlands
- The quality of the work you produce is important to you
- You are comfortable working with various groups of all ages
- You have good written/spoken English and effective communication skills
- You are a good writer, presenter and public speaker
- You have good research, Office Suite and social media skills
- You are effective working independently and as part of a team
- You are available to work some evenings and weekends
- You have a valid Class 5 driver’s license, a computer, and access to an internet connection.
- You have the ability to plant trees and water plants.
Additional Skills/Knowledge (preferred but not required)
- Experience in working with Indigenous communities, with an understanding of Treaty and Inherent Rights and cultural worldviews
- Experience or interest in local ecology and/or fish biology
- Background or interest in aquatic invasive species management and monitoring
- Experience and passion for responsible angling, outdoor recreation and the ability to champion responsible use of natural resources
- Knowledge of the Alberta Water Act, Federal Fisheries Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act, and other provincial and federal policies and legislation pertaining to land, water and natural resource management
Submit your cover letter and resume by April 15th, 2025 to:
Sarah Shortt, Watershed Science Program Manager
Email: sarah@athabascawatershed.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1058, Athabasca, AB T9S 2A8
