Natural Areas Project Manager

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As the Natural Areas Project Manager, you will provide project management and ecological restoration expertise for capital projects within natural area parks and The City's Ecological Network. You will support multiple City departments to achieve environmental, biodiversity, and climate targets by using restoration best practices and science-based decision-making to restore and enhance natural areas. Primary duties include:

- Lead multiyear delivery of small to large-scale ecological restoration and natural areas capital projects.
- Oversee all phases of natural areas project delivery, including assessment, planning, design, procurement, construction, consulting, contract management, and financial management.
- Oversee public engagement and communications related to project updates, with audiences including community associations, Council offices, businesses, and other interest groups.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Project Management, or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in ecological restoration/natural area management or project management, with at least 1 year of experience in each category.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use OR the ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit is required.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Experience in native plant identification, invasive species management, landscape planning and design, parks and recreation, and historical resources is an asset.
- Experience in wetland restoration or construction, as well as familiarity with ESRI suite, will be considered assets.

**Working Conditions**:This position is primarily office-based, with occasional field visits to project locations. Site visits will include working outdoors in all types of weather and on various terrains.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Pre-employment Drug Test**: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Public Spaces Delivery
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Location: 201 8 Avenue SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $45.53 - 60.86 per hour (2024 rates)
- Days of Work: This position typically works a
5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310925