Join the ACTWS

Membership in the Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society connects you with a growing network of wildlife professionals, students, researchers, consultants, and conservation practitioners across Alberta. In addition to supporting wildlife conservation and professional excellence, members receive access to a variety of professional development, networking, and career-building opportunities.

Member Benefits

• Reduced registration fees for ACTWS conferences, workshops, webinars, and events
• Access to a growing library of recorded webinars and workshops that can be viewed at your convenience for professional development and continuing education
• Networking opportunities with wildlife professionals from government, industry, academia, consulting, and non-profit organizations
• Opportunities to volunteer on committees and contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives in Alberta
• Eligibility for ACTWS scholarships, awards, and funding opportunities
• Access to mentorship opportunities

Explore our professional development resources:

• Webinar Library: www.actws.ca/webinars
• Workshop Library: www.actws.ca/workshops

NEW: Arctic Response Canada Member Discount

ACTWS members receive 15% off Arctic Response Canada training courses.

Arctic Response Canada provides practical wilderness and remote field safety training delivered by experienced emergency responders, wilderness medicine specialists, and field professionals. Their training is widely used by wildlife biologists, environmental consultants, researchers, forestry professionals, and others working in remote environments.

The discount applies to:

• Public registration courses
• Online training courses
• Private group bookings

This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting professional development, field safety, and career growth for Alberta’s wildlife professionals.

NEW: Professional Connections Program (Launching Fall 2026)

The ACTWS Professional Connections Program will connect students and early-career professionals with experienced wildlife practitioners for one-on-one mentorship and career development. 

This program is designed to help members build professional networks, explore career paths, develop new skills, and gain insight from experienced professionals working across Alberta’s wildlife sector.

Mentees must be ACTWS members to participate.

More Benefits Coming Soon

Based on member feedback, the ACTWS is actively exploring additional training opportunities, partnerships, mentorship programs, and member benefits to continue increasing the value of membership and supporting Alberta’s wildlife community.