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Engineering Technologist
Overview
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), a leader Canadian habitat conservation, is looking for a confident, energetic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Engineering Technologist (Conservation Programs Specialist III).
As a member of the Saskatchewan Operations Team, you will primarily be responsible for the inspection, management, engineering design/drafting and construction supervision of wetland conservation projects in Saskatchewan.
You need to be an enthusiastic team player and an effective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships with various DUC staff, local government staff, landowners, industry, agricultural producers, volunteers and other conservation agencies.
You possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You have demonstrated expertise in program planning and implementation and contract management and tendering. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects within tight deadlines.
Your minimum 2-5 years’ experience and knowledge of engineering design, drafting, construction supervision, contract management, surveying and water management make you the ideal candidate for this position, which is located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Qualifications
• A diploma in engineering technology is required.
• Strong planning, reporting and project management skills.
• Knowledge of engineering design, hydrology and construction supervision involving heavy equipment.
• Experience with MS Office, CAD, Civil 3D and air photo interpretation.
• Experience with RTK GPS topographic surveying and industry standard GIS software is a definite asset.
• An understanding of local agricultural, industry and conservation practices would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work long/flexible hours outdoors in inclement weather, and travel as required.
• Awareness of provincial Occupational Health and Safety practices; knowledge of the provincial Water Acts, Dam Safety Regulations and the approvals process would be considered an asset.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience with operating ATVs.
• Knowledge and understanding of prairie agriculture would be definite asset.
Contact
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 your application for confidential consideration.
Closing Deadline: December 10, 2021 (EST)