• Facilitate the establishment of agricultural conservation programming in Sturgeon County, including the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Canada Program.


• Participate in developing annual strategic goals for all conservation programing, including an annual ALUS Strategic Plan.


• Develop baseline condition assessment criteria and a post-project monitoring program to measure the success of conservation programs, including but not limited to water quality assessments, wildlife assessments, riparian health assessments and range health assessments.


• Establish criteria for the eligibility of conservation programs and develop an evaluation system for completed projects to ensure the objectives of each project are achieved.


• Engage with agricultural producers and other stakeholders to identify suitable projects for programs and support participants in preparing project proposals, project budgets and other required supporting documentation.


• Present project proposals to the ALUS Partnership Advisory Group (PAC); prepare agenda packages and supporting documentation for ALUS PAC meetings.


• Draft and negotiate landowner agreements for conservation project areas.


• Research and make recommendations for the compensation structure of conservation programs and arrange for compensation for all projects in accordance with the approved structure.


• Network and enhance relationships with various partner organizations and agencies to support and advance conservation programming in Sturgeon County including educational and research institutions, watershed management partnerships, extension groups and other government and non-government agencies.


• Research and pursue partnership and grant funding opportunities for existing and potential programming.


• Ensure all applicable grant requirements are met including financial and deliverable reporting.


• Support producers with the implementation of approved projects and arrange for internal labour support and/or facilitate service contracts as required.


• Collaborate with Sturgeon County’s Information Service Department to establish a GIS-based database for all conservation programs and maintain detailed records for each project site.


• Monitor program revenues and expenditures and provide input into the development of the Agriculture Services Department Budget.


• Ensure all applicable regulatory requirements are adhered to including municipal bylaws and provincial and federal legislation and policies.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.


• Effectively manage records, electronic documents, and information according to the Sturgeon County Records and Information Management System.


• Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $67,524 - $88,855 per annum.
Position Type: Temporary Full Time 1-year
Posted Date: Mar 17, 2021
Closing Date: Mar 30, 2021
Job ID: 31-2021 Closing 1 pm MST