About us:
The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance is one of eleven Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils in Alberta. We are a nonprofit charitable organization who strive to ensure our watershed remains healthy, dynamic and sustainable. We support implementation of the Water for Life Strategy through a collaborative process to: assess and report on the state of the watershed, develop and implement watershed plans, improve water literacy and education on watershed health and management through events and programing. The RDRWA has a robust history of engaging with stakeholders and partners and recognize the importance of inclusive, positive and collaborative engagement and discussion on pressing complex watershed issues and shared solutions.

Position Summary:
The Watershed Planning & Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in building partnerships and working towards our Integrated Watershed Management Plan and other Mandate and Roles. This position will support the Executive Director to communicate results from the State of the Watershed report. Work includes coordinating communications with technical community, public stakeholders and rights holders. This position will report to the Executive Director and work as part of a team to deliver watershed information across the basin.

Key Functions:
Deliver Watershed Assessment and Planning Projects (50%)

Manage and report on components of state of the watershed assessment and planning projects

Provide writing support for grant applications and reporting requirements

Communicate watershed health and program updates to various stakeholders





Coordinate technical committees

Work with committees on delivery and communication of watershed health education, events and assessment initiatives

Water Literacy and Outreach (30%)

Develop and deliver water literacy and outreach programming to diverse audiences

Draft watershed material to help maintain RDRWA website and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

Provide support to priority watershed stewardship groups with monitoring and educational initiatives

Support working committees

Support Event Work (20%)

Plan, coordinate, and delivers RDRWA events, including forums and other special events, in collaboration with RDRWA staff.

Share ideas, listen and collaborate with our partners and stakeholders on shared watershed health initiatives

Collaborate with provincial agencies, other Watershed Policy and Advisory Councils and non-governmental organizations on initiatives

Qualifications:

Environmental Science or Watershed Planning Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Planning, etc.), or a related discipline

Work experience: 3 or more years of work experience in environmental assessment and watershed science reporting preferred





A valid class 5 driver’s license

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Technical reporting, knowledge synthesis and translation skills

Experience in environmental data analysis and reporting for diverse audiences

Experience engaging with stakeholders

Knowledge of water and land-use issues, municipal planning, assessment tools and watershed management in Alberta

Able to manage multiple priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines

Project management training or experience

Experience or willingness to learn social media, website management and visual communications programs (e.g. Canva, Illustrator, constant contact)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships internal/external contacts and stakeholders/partners

Experience or training with GIS

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
Training and experience with water quality and biological data assessment, GIS, riparian health assessment, landuse planning, group facilitation skills, and work with Indigenous communities.

Other:

Must provide a RCMP Criminal Records Check

Willing and able to travel and work overtime when required

Must be legally able to work in Canada

For more information, please visit our website www.rdrwa.ca. We thank all applicants that apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Watershed Planning and Outreach Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Society
📍 Alberta