Conservation Land Negotiator

What You Will Do

As a Conservation Land Negotiator, you will be responsible for the planning, development, delivery and negotiation of habitat programs which benefit waterfowl and other wildlife.

You need to be an enthusiastic team player and passionate about the outdoors – a self-starter who can work with anyone, and capable of working alone in rural settings under minimal supervision and recognize the importance of environmental stewardship within the agricultural production systems.

Your communication and negotiation skills enable you to deal effectively with various stakeholders, including the general public, government, agribusiness and wildlife communities.

You are independent, resourceful and possess strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills and can manage numerous projects on tight deadlines.

You are a persuasive, goal-oriented individual and your personal and professional experience, as well as your directly related knowledge, make you the ideal candidate for this position.

The successful candidates will also have an affinity to the outdoors, conservation and the world of waterfowl.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in wildlife management, biology, ecology or related discipline; a Land Agent or Agriculture diploma with relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of waterfowl and other animal and plant biology
• Knowledge of sustainable resource management would be considered an asset.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong computer and analytical skills – ArcMap an asset
• Previous sales or cold-calling experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of working farms and practices, annual crop and forage/grazing production systems.
• Experience with various outdoor equipment including GPS, ATV’s, Boats etc.
• Familiarity with the non-profit and/or environmental conservation sectors would also be considered an asset

What We Offer

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

Salary for this position will commensurate with each individual’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $52,700 – $65,900. Salary is based on a 35-hour work week.