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Description

We are always looking for people who are committed to Meewasin's legacy and want to apply their skills and expertise to make a difference now and for the future.

Reporting to the Resource Management Officer, the Resource Management Technician (RMT) is an integral role to Meewasin. The incumbent has a prime responsibility in supporting the Resource Management Officer (RMO) to ensure valley wide and site-specific resource management plan activities are delivered in alignment with the Valley-Wide Resource Management Plan. This role delivers technical and analytical services related to the resource management program, supporting the team to enhance, restore and monitor the Meewasin Valley. With direction from the RMO, this position may also work directly with the summer students.
Completion of a diploma or degree in resource management, biology, agriculture, or related equivalent is required. Experience in resource management, conservation and eligibility for a professional designation as Professional Agrologist or Biologist is considered an asset; experience in conservation of western Canadas grassland, riparian, parkland, or sand dune ecoregions would be a particular asset. Experience in using Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS units, wildlife acoustic software, ecological monitoring equipment as well as motorized equipment (both hand-held and tractors/mowers), herbicide application and prescribed fire equipment are considered assets. This position requires heavy lifting daily under 50 lbs and frequently over 50 lbs.
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required prior to appointment to the position.
A valid driver's license
First Aid training may be required.
Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicators License (Industrial)
Prescribed Fire courses are an asset.
Experience piloting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV/drones) is an asset.
The incumbent must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, early mornings and evenings as required.