Conservation Technician

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Native Plant Solutions (NPS) is the most experienced company in Canada in naturalized stormwater system design, construction, and management. We are seeking highly energetic and motivated individuals to fill the role of Conservation Technician in our Winnipeg office from May to August 2023 (with some positions to be extended into the fall).

**Duties Include**:

- ** Day-to-day maintenance of NPS’ wetland and upland projects**:includes seeding, chemical and mechanical weed control, installation of erosion control products, wetland hand-planting, goose fence installation/removal, vegetation monitoring and assessments, and other tasks as required.
- ** Equipment operation**:tractors, seeders, ATV’s, trailers, sprayers, and/or weedwhackers

**Requirements**:

- Ability to perform rigorous physical fieldwork under a variety of weather conditions, lift 50lbs, and crouch, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time.
- Take, and pass, pesticide applicators license exam _(time and exam cost will be reimbursed following successful completion)_
- Relevant work experience in one or more of the following specialties: plant and/or wetland ecology, agriculture/farming, greenspace management, plant science, environmental science, or landscaping.
- Strong work ethic, enthusiasm for the outdoors and environmental conservation.
- Practical field skills, good communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently or within a dynamic team environment.

**Other Conditions**:

- Must hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Able to work flexible fulltime hours on short notice (including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime).
- Some positions will extend into September, please be prepared to provide your availability.
- Preference may be given, but is not limited to, students between ages 17-29 based on available funding.
- Travel within Manitoba and to other provinces may be required for some staff. Travel expenses will be covered._

The wage for these summer positions is $16/hour to $20/hour, based on skill sets and experience, and on a 35-hour work week.

**How to Apply**:
**January 27, 2023**.