LakeWatch Technician (seasonal)

The Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) is seeking an energetic individual with a biology or environmental science background for our LakeWatch Technician position. There are two positions to be filled. The position is best suited for new or recent graduates from a Bachelor of Science or technical diploma program. The work term will run for 5-6 months (full time from May to mid-October). The successful candidate will travel to select lakes throughout Alberta to collect water quality data in partnership with local citizen scientists. LakeWatch Technicians will be responsible for coordinating citizen scientists who are essential for data collection. The position has a strong fieldwork component and, though based in Edmonton, will involve considerable driving throughout the province. The primary responsibility of the LakeWatch Technician will be the delivery of the LakeWatch program, however the successful candidate will also support the delivery of additional ALMS summer programs related to lake monitoring and outreach initiatives. This position requires excellent personal skills, including communication and organization, to manage monitoring of the assigned lakes.