Position Details: Full-time, Permanent, Existing Vacancy
Salary Range: $81,000 - $101,600 based on a 35-hour work week.
Location: Workplace at Oak Hammock Marsh, near Stonewall, MB with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule
Closing Deadline : December 23, 2024 (11:59PM EST); Shortlisted candidates will be contacted January 7, 2025
Who We Are
As one of Canada’s largest and most respected environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a leader in habitat conservation. DUC is a science-based organization, and we are looking for a Research Biologist to join our science team, the Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research (IWWR). IWWR conducts research on a wide range of topics including waterfowl ecology, biodiversity, conservation planning, wetland biogeochemistry, sustainable agriculture, and more.
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Research Biologist to advance DUC’s science priorities and support conservation planning, particularly in the Prairie Pothole Region and Western Boreal Forest (Prairie Habitat Joint Venture geography). Under the supervision of a Research Scientist, you will conduct research in avian/wetland ecology or related field aligned with the mission and conservation vision of DUC and the Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research (IWWR). This includes leading or contributing to project design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of results. You may also manage field and laboratory research, supervise staff, oversee project budgets, and report to funders and partners.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with DUC staff and external partners to advance conservation initiatives using science. Your responsibilities will include coordinating with key collaborators and providing science-related support, including advising on the application of research results. You will also assist in the development and application of geospatial conservation planning tools and models, including leading training and communications related to their use. Additionally, you will respond to data and information requests concerning research and tools.
The Research Biologist will contribute to scientific manuscripts and reports, present results at scientific forums and professional meetings, and engage in outreach activities, such as delivering presentations at workshops, creating DUC marketing materials, and participating in media interviews. You will also support the National Manager of IWWR and senior scientists with program planning, identifying research priorities, fundraising, and budget preparation.
If you are looking to make a positive impact on conservation in Canada, this is an exciting opportunity to join an engaged and enthusiastic team. Let us know how your expertise and skills could contribute to our science team.
Requirements

• At least two years of experience designing, conducting, and publishing results of research. Research experience can be in field or laboratory settings.
• M.Sc. degree in ecology or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: avian ecology, conservation biology, wetland ecology, grassland ecology, or boreal ecology.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, with proficiency with R.
• Demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis using ESRI software (e.g., Arc GIS Pro) or open-source platforms (e.g., R) for geospatial data management, visualization, and modeling.
• Ability to effectively work on complex and large projects with a high degree of initiative, both as a project leader and as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Agreeable to occasional day/overnight travel.

Assets

• Expertise in ecology of breeding birds.
• Adaptability to work on a variety of topics.
• Demonstrated experience respectfully engaging with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working on conservation issues.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days.
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply
DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit a cover letter and CV for confidential consideration.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at hr@ducks.ca. All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.