Delta Waterfowl Manager Required In Ontario

Delta Waterfowl Manager Position Ontario

 

Position Announcement: Ontario Waterfowl Programs Manager The Delta Waterfowl Foundation is embarking on a Great Lakes Initiative starting in early 2016. This Initiative will involve numerous Delta delivery programs, research, youth hunter education and hunting advocacy throughout the Great Lakes region. As a first step to this Initiative, we are hiring an Ontario Waterfowl Programs Manager to deliver various programs and assist with fundraising. The successful candidate must be personable, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about waterfowl and waterfowl conservation. A background in Biological Sciences is preferred and a strong background and belief in hunting is a must. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail their application packages in the following format. We require a cover letter, CV and 3 letters of reference all be e-mailed to Dr. Scott Petrie (Spetrie@Deltawaterfowl.org) as one PDF file. Delta offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please help us by distributing this request widely to people you know who may be interested. Application Deadline: November 20, 2015 Location: Southern Ontario Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2016

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Promote, deliver and monitor Delta’s Henhouse Program in Ontario,

• Promote trapping as an important Outdoor Heritage Activity,

• Promote and help deliver youth hunting courses and Delta’s First Hunt Program,

• Be a strong advocate for waterfowl hunting and address policy issues,

• Foster strong collaborative relationships with our many conservation partners,

• Assist with fundraising and grant development,

• Give various talks about Delta’s Mission and accomplishments,

• Assist with various research programs,

• Periodically assist with fundraising dinners and Chapter development.

• Work with Communications staff to prepare and deliver high quality materials regarding Delta Waterfowl research and programs, including updates to the Delta Waterfowl website.

Interested applicants are asked to e-mail their application packages in the following format. We require a cover letter, CV and 3 letters of reference all be e-mailed to Dr. Scott Petrie (Spetrie@Deltawaterfowl.org) as one PDF file. Delta offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please help us by distributing this request widely to people you know who may be interested.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2015

Location: Southern Ontario

Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2016

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