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The Forestry & Species at Risk Technician is a 6-month internship with CPAWS Southern Alberta.

The successful candidate will play a key role in working toward our organization’s goal to protect the vital ecological function of public land and water through field-based assessments of aquatic species and their habitat, as well as review of provincial and federal forestry management regulations.

This position offers an opportunity to apply and expand the candidate’s skills and knowledge related to the intersection of forestry management and aquatic health. These skills would support career development in the fields of forestry, ecology, and wildlife management.

Working with CPAWS Southern Alberta’s conservation team, job duties will include:

  • Aquatic and riparian habitat function assessments in the context Species at Risk Act guidance and regulation.
  • Aquatic species field surveys (e.g. redd counts for trout species).
  • Documentation of erosion and sedimentation status at watercourse crossings structures.
  • Review of relevant forestry management regulations and best practices for conserving aquatic and riparian habitat function.
  • Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping of habitat and erosion and sedimentation status.

Position Requirements:

  • 18-30 years of age;
  • Be a Canadian citizen;
  • Passion for nature, knowledge of southern Alberta ecosystems and biodiversity;
  • Some knowledge of CPAWS Southern Alberta, our conservation campaigns and education programs;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Ability to self-motivate;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Driver’s license and willingness to regularly use a personal vehicle;
  • Criminal record check.

Applicants with experience in fieldwork, ideally aquatic surveys or in forestry and who are comfortable doing fieldwork in remote locations, are strongly preferred.

Position Details:

  • Start Date: June 2, 2025 (flexible)
  • 30/hours per week
  • Wage: $24.50

What We Offer:

  • A competitive wage;
  • Access to professional and personal development training;
  • Opportunities to expand your professional network through attending CPAWS and partner events; and
  • Mentorship meetings with a CPAWS Southern Alberta staff member to offer career and educational advice.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CPAWS Southern Alberta, we recognize that conservation and social justice goals are intertwined and essential for a sustainable future. We are committed to working internally and with partners from equity-deserving communities to promote diverse voices, frame nature as a positive space for all, and remove barriers to participation in conservation.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in conservation organizations including, but not limited, to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups. We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement.

If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to communicationssab@cpaws.org before 12PM (noon) on May 15, 2025.

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