Human Resources Manager

Senior Biologist – Full Time – ACA Office

Are you passionate about leading impactful wildlife projects across Alberta? Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is seeking an experienced Senior Biologist to lead population monitoring, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex ecological challenges across diverse landscapes.

 

This is a full-time position, focused on projects in ACA’s Wildlife Program. The position could be based out of one of ACA’s offices in Lethbridge, Cochrane, Peace River, Rocky Mountain House, or Sherwood Park.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Technical Mastery & Advanced Analytics

·         Quantitative Population Ecology: Advanced proficiency in analyzing wildlife population dynamics, including the synthesis of survival rates, recruitment, and density-dependent growth as influenced by habitat resource availability.

·         Wildlife Monitoring: Proven skill in the conceptualization and execution of complex wildlife monitoring programs. Specific expertise in ungulate survey methods highly valued, as well as the ambition to help design new approaches for monitoring wildlife populations.

·         Statistical Programming: Experience with R (or similar) for statistical modelling, including the implementation of Occupancy Models and Resource Selection Functions (RSFs), or similar.

·         Data Synthesis & Spatial Analysis: Proven ability to architect and manage large- scale datasets, utilizing GIS and database software to model habitat selection and evaluate landscape-level habitat change.

Strategic Stakeholder & Relationship Management
·         Experience with building trust-based, collaborative relationships with hunters, trappers, outfitters, and other primary consumptive users of wildlife.

·         Demonstrated ability to translate intricate technical data into clear insights for both executive stakeholders and non-technical public audiences.

·         Proven skill in navigating sensitive wildlife management issues with high emotional intelligence, fostering consensus among groups with diverse or competing interests.

Project Development & Delivery
·         Demonstrate intellectual agility and a proactive approach to solving complex ecological challenges in the absence of a defined roadmap or historical precedent.

·         Mastery of the full project lifecycle, from initial proposal development and multi- year budgeting through to field execution, technical reporting, and contribution to peer-reviewed publications.

·         Exceptional ability to function across diverse team roles, employing a leadership style that actively fosters the professional growth of junior biologists and technical staff.

·         Proven track record in overseeing external partner contracts, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous scientific standards and are completed on time and within budget.

QUALIFICATIONS
·         Graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline, ensuring a deep grounding in population ecology.

·         Current status as, or immediate eligibility for, a Registered Professional Biologist (P.Bio.) or equivalent professional designation.

·         a minimum of 5–8+ years of specialized experience in wildlife biology, with a primary focus on the population dynamics of ungulates and/or furbearers.

·         Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (supply driver abstract prior to start date).

·         Valid First Aid Class C certification with Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

training.

·         Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

·         Detail oriented with invaluable organizational and time management skills.

·         Good communication and writing skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with building and maintaining positive professional partnerships.

·         Sound computer knowledge and proficiency with various Microsoft programs.

·         Collaborative working style and comfortable working in a team environment.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS CONSIDERED ASSETS
·         Experience towing a trailer and using four-wheel drive.

·         Experience operating and maintaining a variety of field equipment (trucks, ATV,

snowmobile, etc.).

·         Outdoor work experience, including in physically challenging field conditions.

·         Hunting and/or angling background.

Job Posting Closing Date: May 20, 2026, or until the position is filled.

RESUMÉ SUBMISSION
Submit a cover letter and resumé online: www.ab-conservation.com.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.