Vegetation Management Field Assistant

February 25, 2025

Are you passionate about the environment with a strong interest in protecting and learning about our native grassland ecosystem? The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation is looking for a summer student to work as a Vegetation Management Field Assistant. 

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in undertaking invasive plant control and conservation programs in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park* for the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation.  

Contract Term: May 20, 2025 – August 29, 2025  

Positions Available: 1 

Remuneration: $20/hour (based on a 40-hour work week) 

 Responsibilities include: 

  • Participation in the implementation of the invasive plant control program at Glenbow Ranch. 
  • Data collection of invasive plants and other species.  
  • Involvement with various other conservation projects.  
  • General maintenance activities will be required. 
  • Assistance with GRPF educational programs & visitor experiences.  
  • Working in conjunction with the Government of Alberta staff to meet work schedules and goals. 
  • Collaborating with our amazing volunteers on various projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Working towards or having completed a degree or diploma in environmental science, conservation, or a related field.
  • Must be under 30 (for grant purposes) 
  • Plant identification skills including knowledge of basic terminology and plant parts. 
  • Physically fit (a level of physical fitness conducive to taking on fieldwork activities that include lifting moderate loads, walking, and strength and flexibility required for biological fieldwork). 
  • Experience working outdoors (e.g., landscaping) and willing and able to work in all kinds of weather. 
  • Experience using systems and software such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, GPS, and GIS. 
  • Class 5 operators’ license. 
  • Ability to work independently and have demonstrated the ability to work as part of an interactive group. 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, accuracy, and strong attention to detail. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with volunteers, lead programs and interact positively with members of the public. 

Any of the following would be considered definite assets: 

  • Advanced plant identification skills such as the ability to key out species and the ability to spot identify invasive plants. 
  • Bird identification skills. 
  • Pesticide applicator assistant license or full pesticide applicators license.

If successful in competition must produce: 

  • A criminal record and vulnerable sector check (obtained from “home” police department), and driver abstract on the first day of work. 
  • Valid First Aid & CPR certification.  

Please note: A vehicle is required to reach the park from Calgary or Cochrane. 

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