Seasonal Problem Wildlife Tech

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services is one of the most technologically advanced Conservation Law Enforcement Agencies in the Country, utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch, e-ticketing, a digital Records Management System, and various other enforcement databases. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers spend their days not in an office, but in the field interacting with iconic species in some of the most pristine environments Canada has to offer. Fish & Wildlife Officers pride themselves on being subject matter experts in the province when it comes to education, prevention, and enforcement of natural resource legislation. 

This position allows you to interact with resource users daily, conserving resources for generations to use now and in the future. Alberta boasts a dedicated Forensic laboratory that is internationally accredited. Along with the Enforcement mandate, Fish and Wildlife Officers receive comprehensive training so that they are well prepared to investigate human wildlife conflicts involving grizzly bears, black bears and cougars.   

This is your chance to make a difference and protect Alberta’s fish and wildlife resources. Your daily duties will be varied, often exciting and always meaningful.

FWES is looking for Seasonal Problem Wildlife Technicians who will report to Sergeants/District Fish and Wildlife Officers and are assigned to a large geographic are where they are responsible for delivering a wide range of duties to resolve problem wildlife management situations. The PWT conducts problem wildlife control duties (prevention, mitigation and compensation programs) in rural and urban areas, working closely with the public, industry and local agricultural producers to protect property (livestock, feed, crops, building) and enhance public safety by controlling predators and other nuisance wildlife. 

This position provides essential information and services to the public and assists Branch personnel as required. This position conducts inspections of commercial facilities to ensure compliance with conditions associated with wildlife attractants. Other duties may include public education and outreach associated with the BearSmart Program, providing information to industry and the public and responding to human/wildlife conflict occurrences. The PWT records information on occurrence files, processes claims, performs facility and equipment maintenance and other duties as required. Duties support regional operational plans and related problem wildlife programs.

The PWT has no law enforcement responsibilities.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
 

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

Qualifications

High school diploma plus one-year related experience. 

Equivalency: directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Special Requirement: Candidate must be physically able to perform position duties.

The following are requirements for the position:
 

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C (Adult, Child, Infant) (must be valid until September 2025).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• A driver’s abstract (issued within 3 weeks of scheduled interview). 
• Current Defensive Driving Certificate or equivalency. 
• Possession and Acquisition (PAL) license.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position works 36.25 hours a week.  Candidates must be able to work shift work. This is a temporary wage position for 4 – 6 months. 

Successful candidates will commence in late April and complete approximately 2 weeks of training prior to attending their assigned work location.  

Candidates who have previously worked as a Seasonal Problem Wildlife Technician must apply again to this competition, if interested in being re-called to the position.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance