Research & Stewardship Coordinator — Role Overview | Wildlife Monitoring & Post-Closure Land Stewardship |Deadline 31 Jul 2026
The Research & Stewardship Coordinator position at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy focuses on applied ecological research, wildlife monitoring, and community-based land-use planning in a post-industrial landscape in west-central Alberta. The role sits at the intersection of conservation science, land reclamation, and rural economic transition.
Role Purpose
This position supports a long-term research initiative examining how wildlife reoccupies recovering industrial land—particularly a closed mine site—and how communities can use this ecological recovery to inform stewardship, tourism, and land-use planning.
Core goals include:
- Understanding wildlife movement and habitat use in reclaimed landscapes
- Supporting coexistence strategies between humans and wildlife
- Translating ecological findings into practical community guidance
- Exploring nature-based economic opportunities linked to conservation
Key Project Focus Areas
Wildlife Monitoring and Trail Camera Research
A central responsibility is managing and improving a community trail camera program, including:
- Leading day-to-day project coordination for wildlife monitoring
- Reviewing existing camera trap research and methodologies
- Identifying best practices in ecological monitoring
- Synthesizing case studies for program design and improvement
This work helps generate data on species presence and ecological recovery patterns.
Post-Closure Landscape & Coexistence Research
The role also contributes to understanding ecological dynamics in reclaimed industrial areas:
- Studying wildlife use of post-mining landscapes
- Supporting coexistence planning between wildlife and local communities
- Translating ecological insights into practical stewardship strategies
- Contributing to applied research outputs for land-use decision-making
This ensures research is directly connected to real-world land management decisions.
Land Use, Tourism, and Community Transition Analysis
A significant component involves analyzing how ecological recovery intersects with local economies:
- Researching land-use models in post-industrial communities
- Examining nature-based tourism opportunities
- Assessing economic impacts of wildlife presence
- Developing feasibility insights for sustainable community transition
This integrates conservation science with rural development and planning.
Reporting and Knowledge Translation
The role emphasizes making research usable and accessible:
- Preparing reports, summaries, and briefing notes
- Organizing findings into structured formats (tables, visuals, synthesis documents)
- Supporting presentations and internal communications
- Translating complex ecological data into community-facing insights
Skills and Experience Required
Required
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Interest in ecology, conservation, or land-use planning
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
Preferred
- Background in environmental science, geography, ecology, or related fields
- Experience with academic or applied research
- Familiarity with Western Canadian land-use and wildlife systems
- GIS, mapping, or data visualization skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
The role is suited for someone who is:
- Curious and self-directed
- Comfortable working with open-ended research questions
- Interested in wildlife recovery and human–environment interaction
- Skilled at turning complex data into clear insights
- Motivated by conservation and rural community resilience
Eligibility and Program Constraints
This position is funded through a youth employment program, which requires applicants to:
- Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the role
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Not currently enrolled as a student
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada
These conditions are mandatory due to funding requirements.
Work Conditions and Structure
- Fully remote role
- Field focus on west-central Alberta (post-closure mine landscape)
- 35 hours per week full-time commitment
- 10-month contract with potential for extension or permanence
- Hourly pay structure at $25/hour CAD
Application Overview
Applicants are expected to submit:
- A combined CV and cover letter (single document)
- Submission via email to the organization’s recruitment contact
- Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Selection will be based on research ability, alignment with conservation goals, and capacity for independent work.
Conclusion
The Research & Stewardship Coordinator role at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy combines ecological research, applied conservation, and community-focused land-use planning. It is designed for early-career researchers interested in wildlife recovery and post-industrial landscape transformation, offering hands-on involvement in both field-based monitoring systems and applied environmental policy insights.
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