Website cpawssab Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern Alberta Chapter (SAB)

The Interpretive Hiking Guide is a seasonal part-time average of 22.5 hours per week position with CPAWS Southern Alberta. The position runs from August to November.

Joining the CPAWS Southern Alberta team means becoming part of a passionate, inclusive, and mission-driven team dedicated to protecting Alberta’s wild spaces and fostering a deep connection between people and nature. As a regional chapter of Canada’s only national charity focused solely on the conservation of public lands and waters, CPAWS Southern Alberta offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental change while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Working at CPAWS Southern Alberta means contributing to a future where healthy ecosystems support thriving communities, and where conservation is rooted in science, respect, and inclusivity.

The successful candidate will lead themed educational day hikes in urban and wilderness settings, supporting our knowledge building strategic goal of educating and engaging a diverse community about conservation for long-term support.

This position offers an opportunity to apply and expand the candidate’s skills and knowledge related to outdoor environmental education. These skills would support career development in the fields of outdoor leadership, education, youth engagement, and community outreach.

This role will work with CPAWS Southern Alberta’s education team, reporting to the Education Director.

For more details and to apply, please visit https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/interpretive-hiking-guide/

To apply for this job email your details to infosab@cpaws.org.

PO BOX 4990
Edmonton AB
T6E 5G8


Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques

Embark on a journey of precision and insight with the Lethbridge College Wildlife Analytics Lab (WAL) at the ACTWS Conference in Jasper! Join our workshop, ‘Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques‘, to explore the secrets hidden within wildlife teeth. Explore both the field technique of ‘tooth eruption and wear’ and the laboratory marvel of ‘cementum analysis’ – both dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of ungulate ages. Delve into the heart of these techniques, comparing their accuracy and precision, with a revelation of the superior accuracy of cementum analysis. Learn the art of tooth extraction and witness the seamless process of submitting your own wildlife teeth to the WAL for aging through cementum analysis. Elevate your understanding of deer populations and contribute to the advancement of wildlife knowledge and bolster your resume with applied experience. Participants will gain hands-on familiarity with the field technique of jaw aging, and the lab process of tooth extraction, inspection, preparation, and cementum analysis. Join us in Jasper for a transformative experience at the intersection of field expertise and cutting-edge laboratory analysis!

Facilitated by the Wildlife Analytics Lab, Lethbridge College

Cost: $15

Professional refers to someone who works with wildlife and/or their habitats in a professional setting.

In this context, it is not in reference to a legal professional designation.

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