Natural Areas Field Technician (Landscape Technician I) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50063)

Description

Join the City of Edmonton and contribute to safeguarding our natural areas while enhancing public safety and ecological integrity. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where your expertise in wildlife and natural areas management can thrive.
Reporting to the Natural Areas Ecologist, the Natural Areas Field Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological health of our natural spaces and ensuring compliance with the City of Edmonton's environmental standards. This role requires effective management of tasks and time, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Conduct bird nest sweeps and breeding bird surveys in various landscapes
• Identify active nest sites currently being used by wildlife
• Collect data in the field with GIS Software, including wildlife features, species and nest sweep data, and other ecological attributes
• Work with the Bird Field Leads to confirm timing and priority of sites requiring assessment
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective nest sweeps
• Conduct ecological monitoring and share recommendations should restoration be required
• Review landscape drawings and maps to determine tree ownership or utility conflicts
• Conduct field inspections and assess the progress and completion of contracted tree work
• Ensure compliance with safety and ENVISO requirements
• Research into best practices, continue to develop identification guides and work to minimize the overall disturbance footprint for wildlife
• Respond to public complaints or inquiries, orally or in writing
• Assist with creating educational and engaging content for social media posts
• Perform other related work, as required