Limestone Landscapes Conservation Biologist

Job Location: Great Northern Peninsula      

Salary: $50,000 – 60,000/yr

Full time (37.5 hours / week)

Job Description: 

Intervale Associates is seeking a Conservation Biologist for fall 2023 – March 2024 (possibility of extension to 2026 or beyond) with stewardship experience to coordinate a new initiative aimed at engaging people in the conservation of unique limestone habitats of the Great Northern Peninsula and the protection of its rare and at-risk species of plants and animals.

Candidates will work in a collaborative environment and interact frequently with partners from government, communities and municipalities, Indigenous groups, research institutions, small businesses, and tourism companies to help recover Species at Risk and conserve biodiversity. The Biologist will report to the General Manager of Intervale and be guided by the organization’s Founder and President.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with partners and other groups to develop, implement, and evaluate a stewardship strategy and stewardship activities for the limestone barrens and other habitats of the limestone landscape, including travel throughout the Northern Peninsula.
• Build awareness, knowledge, appreciation, engagement, and the adoption of best practices.
• Collect information and data in the field, upload to databases, and document through photographs.
• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, websites, and print media.
• Make presentations and give workshops and tours to people of various ages and backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively to supervisor, advisors, funders, and project partners.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required (e.g., assisting other projects).

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience with environmental stewardship programs, or a relevant post-secondary degree or diploma.
• Knowledge of the Great Northern Peninsula; appreciation for rural Newfoundland, its culture and traditions.
• Organizational skills including maintaining schedules, meeting deadlines, collecting and sorting data, and an ability to work independently and without frequent supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate positive relationships with residents and interest groups from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Skill and efficiency in using Microsoft Office; GIS skills are assets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as described above.
• Driver’s license and vehicle access. Ability to drive and work in a variety of weather conditions. Willingness to travel alone.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends or to travel over a period of a few days.
• Ability to walk over rough terrain and up to 15 km. Skill in operating an ATV and a snowmobile is an asset.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: russelljwall@intervale.ca by September 6, 2023 at 5 PM Newfoundland Daylight Time.