Conservation Technician – Restoration Team

Our ideal candidate will be able to take direction and execute tasks in a safe and efficient manner without direct supervision. This field-based position will involve heavy lifting, physical work, daily operation of fleet trucks and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

In this role, you will be working with other staff to perform activities related to the establishment, management, and maintenance of NPS’s wetland and upland projects, including:

• Operating equipment for seeding and seed processing activities
• Managing chemical and mechanical weed control
• Conducting controlled burns to promote land health and habitat restoration
• Assist with fence installation and removal
• Install and maintain erosion control products
• Participate in tree planting and wetland hand-planting
• Assisting in vegetation monitoring and assessments
• Working with other staff to perform activities related to the establishment, management, and maintenance of habitat programs

Equipment operation may include operation of tractors, seeders, ATV’s, trailers, backpack sprayers, and/or weedwhackers. There may be times when you will be required to travel outside of Winnipeg to various communities or remote areas.

• Relevant work experience in one or more of the following specialties: plant and/or wetland ecology, agriculture/farming, green space management, plant science, environmental science, or landscaping is an asset.
• Experience in one or more of the following: plant identification, weed management, herbicide handling and application, soil erosion management.
• May be required to take, and pass, pesticide applicators license exam (all related time and exam cost will be covered by DUC)
• Ability to work non-standard, flexible hours, which may include overtime
• Comfortable working as part of a team or independently
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enrollment in a full‑secondary program in agriculture, engineering, biology, plant ecology, environmental science, sustainability or similar field is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.

Due to external funding requirements for select positions, preference may be given to candidates between ages 15 and 30, who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at  . 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.