Government of Alberta
Posted April 18, 2008
http://www.chr.alberta.ca/jobs/postings/048188.HTM
Agriculture/Natural
Resources
Job
Title: Wildlife
Biologist Intern
Job
Classification: NATURAL
RESOURCES 7
Salary
Range: $53,940
TO $69,396 PER ANNUM
Closing
Date: April
29, 2008.
Open
Competition - Number: 048188
Sustainable Resource
Development
, Edmonton - 5....4....3....2....1....
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career
with the Government of Alberta? Look no further than a
department with a dynamic work environment, interesting and
rewarding opportunities and passionate people. Alberta
Sustainable Resource Development's Career Launch-Internship
Program offers exciting and challenging opportunities that
will allow you to develop skills and gain experience in
your area of study.
Do you
have a love of the outdoors? Alberta Sustainable Resource
Development (SRD) is responsible for managing Alberta's
forests, lands, and fish and wildlife resources. In our
dynamic work environment, each day can be unique, exciting
and full of opportunities for professional growth!
Under
the direction of the Area Fish and Wildlife Manager and the
EIA Wildlife Specialist, the Intern will be responsible for
assisting in the review of and regulatory response to
environmental assessments in the Waterways/Lac La Biche
Area. The position operates within the
legislation/guidelines related to the environmental
regulatory process in cooperation with other provincial
departments and federal agencies. Acquiring and using
expertise in terrestrial biology and wildlife management,
the successful candidate will assist the department to
understand the potential impact of large-scale oil sands
developments, communicate issues to department officials
and regulatory boards, and design and implement strategies
to address issues of concern. The intern will work with
Area Wildlife Biologists to ensure that area issues are
accounted for in environmental impact assessment reviews
and that SRD responses with regard to impact assessments
are consistent with area wildlife management goals and
provincial policy. The individual will be exposed to
various components of the Department's organizational
structure, as well as its strategies, policies and
processes, and will participate on multi-stakeholder
committees working to establish acceptable solutions for
regional-scale issues related to fish and wildlife
resources and ecosystem sustainability. The intern will
also have the opportunity to assist Area Fish and Wildlife
biologists with fish and wildlife population and habitat
inventories and assessments.
The
successful candidate must be well-organized and possess
strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to
deal effectively with stakeholders, clients and department
staff. You must have the ability to work effectively in a
team setting as well as work independently.
Qualifications:
Completion
of a biology or related degree within the last 2 years.
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge or
experience in biodiversity, wildlife modeling and/or the
Environmental Impact Assessment process. A valid Class 5
drivers license is required.
Note:
This is a 12 month temporary salary position. Final
candidates will be required to undergo a security
screening.
Online
applications are preferred. To apply online visit
www.gov.ab.ca/jobs or submit your resume to: Alberta
Sustainable Resource Development, Human Resource Services,
4th Floor, Petroleum Plaza, South Tower, 9915-108 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8. Fax No. (780) 427-2513. Please
ensure you quote the competition number.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only
individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Due
to the large volume of applicants, we regret we cannot
confirm that our office has received resumes. Applicants
who apply online will receive an email acknowledging
receipt of their application.