Coordinator, Conservation (Waterton)

Position details: Full Time Contract (18-months)

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Coordinator, Conservation to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Position Summary

The Conservation Coordinator – Waterton role is responsible for assisting in the delivery of conservation programs in Alberta’s grasslands, specifically related to the Conservation Easement Program, in accordance with NCC’s policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. The Conservation Coordinator will report to the Regional Conservation Operations Manager and will work closely with the Natural Area Manager - Waterton, other conservation staff, and the rest of the regional team in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Externally, the Conservation Coordinator will work with local landowners, partner organizations, conservation volunteers, funders, and other members of the public.

Duties And Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring

1. Complete standardized reporting for Conservation Easement projects
2. Complete aerial imagery comparisons between multiple years for projects
3. Complete field visits to ground truth observations from aerial imagery
4. Complete comprehensive documentation of findings from aerial/ground monitoring
5. Support field monitoring on NCC owned lands (species observations, anthropogenic features mapping, weed mapping)
6. Update internal databases
7. Complete Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) within databases
8. Follow NCC Alberta Health and Safety guidance and processes

Team Collaboration

1. Support external land partners through grant application support and community outreach
2. Participate in and support the Conservation Volunteers program when events occur within Southwest Alberta
3. Support equipment logistics and organization
4. Support staff outside of Waterton with field work, compliance monitoring, data entry, or QAQC (as needed)

Position Requirements

1. Successful completion of a university degree in landscape ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field;
2. Ideal candidates are located or willing to relocate to Pincher Creek area;
3. An understanding of conservation easement and other legal tools associated with private land conservation;
4. Ability to communicate positively and effectively with landowners, leaseholders, donors, and other stakeholders;
5. Knowledge and understanding of the rural/ranching culture;
6. The ability to build and support effective partnerships both within and outside NCC to achieve the organization’s goals;
7. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, including excellent problem solving, planning and organizational skills, and attention to details and timelines;
8. Comfortable working in a team setting and capable of easily communicating with a wide range of people from the public and private sectors;
9. Flexibility, reliability, self-motivation, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
10. Ability to manage highly confidential material;
11. Committed to the mission and values of NCC.

Position Assets

1. A working knowledge of Alberta’s landscapes, flora, fauna, communities, and conservation issues;
2. Previous experience in grassland and range management;
3. Knowledge of Alberta’s species at risk;
4. Experience with iPad technology associated with ArcGIS field-based mapping, as well as proficiency with MS Office Suite;
5. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and manage volunteers;
6. Conflict resolution skills;
7. Willingness and ability to travel and be available for consultation;
8. Experience operating an all-terrain vehicle and hauling a trailer.

Application Deadline

April 18, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.