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The Ministry of Environment’s role is to manage the health of Saskatchewan’s environment in a responsible manner that supports sustainable growth through objective, transparent and informed decision-making and stewardship. The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protecting Saskatchewan’s environment for the well-being of the province, its people and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental regulations to help safeguard communities, and to protect our air, land, water and habitat. We are committed to high citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement and innovation.

The ministry is seeking a results-oriented Area Wildlife Ecologist to join their Fish and Wildlife Branch for the Prince Albert region. If you are a highly motivated, proactive, self-directed individual, who enjoys working collaboratively internally and externally with First Nations and stakeholders, this position will be of interest to you. In this position, you will be the Branch field contact responsible for coordinating and communicating sustainable, integrated wildlife management programming in a multi-use landscape within eastern Saskatchewan.

This position collaborates with a variety of internal and external partners in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of wildlife management programs and policies that are integrated into a provincial framework. In this position, you will provide information and advice to government, business, industry and the public on wildlife management and terrestrial habitat issues. The successful candidate will review forest harvest proposals, industrial development proposals and environmental impact assessments for their effects on wildlife habitats and populations. In addition, this position guides the management of white-tailed deer and mule deer in the province by compiling the best-available biological, social and economic information into recommendations for future harvest opportunities that balance the needs of all people interested in wildlife in Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will also be the Wildlife Unit point person for any questions or concerns the public may have about these species.

Knowledge of current wildlife management trends, issues and users in Saskatchewan is critical to the success of the position and the successful candidate will be comfortable engaging with people from all backgrounds with an interest in wildlife. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of biological and ecological requirements of a variety of wildlife species as well as wildlife science theory and practices/trends as they pertain to game species.

This position works as part of an integrated provincial wildlife management section and the successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate for this position will have a Master’s of Science degree in the biological sciences, supplemented with several years of directly related, wildlife management experience and experience working with a variety of stakeholders on complex, and sometimes contentious, issues.

The ability to conduct public engagement, travel for, and participate in, field-related activities (including aerial surveys), and attend meetings is required.

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to ensuring workplace health and safety. We value both the physical and mental health of our employees. In our commitment to excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

Our Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave).
• Inclusive and diverse work environments.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

To learn more about Prince Albert, visit https://www.citypa.ca/en/index.aspx

The beautiful City of Prince Albert is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The North central region of Saskatchewan offers a spectacular variety of recreational attractions and parks. Prince Albert area borders gently rolling farmland suitable for grain and cattle production with beautiful mixed-wood forests that supply our variety of forestry industries while offering many recreational opportunities and species of wildlife.