Limestone Landscapes Conservation Biologist

Intervale Associates Inc.
PO Box 172
Doyles, Newfoundland and Labrador A0N 1J0

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.

**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.

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port au Choix, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-28