Job Title
Research & Stewardship Coordinator
Salary & Job Details
Job Type: Contract 10 months, potential to lead to permanent full-time (based on funding)
Hours: Full time (35 hours/week)
Start Date: September 1, 2026 (flexible)
Salary: $25/hour CAD
Research Location: West-central Alberta
The position is 100% remote, but the successful applicant must be located in Alberta or BC.
Job Summary
EWC is seeking a highly motivated Research & Stewardship Coordinator to lead EWC's Community Trail Camera Program while supporting applied research focused on wildlife coexistence, land-use transition, and community resilience.
This role will contribute to a project centered in west-central Alberta, including a closed mine site, and will help examine how wildlife returns to and uses recovering industrial lands, and how communities can respond through stewardship, coexistence planning, and nature-based economic opportunities.
The project combines:
- wildlife monitoring and trail camera research,
- coexistence strategy development,
- land-use and tourism analysis in a post-closure landscape,
- and research on community transition and ecological recovery following mine closure.
The project will inform the development of a scalable framework for wildlife coexistence and post-closure land stewardship that can support rural communities in balancing ecological integrity, conservation, and economic opportunity.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Research& Project Management
- Lead project management for EWC’s Community Trail Camera Program
- Review existing trail camera programs and wildlife monitoring reports to support program development.
- Identify and summarize best practices in wildlife monitoring, coexistence planning, and stewardship in reclaimed or recovering industrial landscapes.
- Compile relevant case studies to inform EWC’s program development.
Post-Closure Landscape & Coexistence Research
- Support research on wildlife use of recovering industrial lands in the case study area.
- Assist in identifying how trail camera monitoring and coexistence strategies can support stewardship and post-closure land-use planning.
- Contribute to research and materials that translate ecological findings into practical, community-oriented insights.
Land-Use, Tourism & Community Transition Analysis
- Research and summarize land-use and tourism models relevant to post-industrial and resource-based communities.
- Develop a feasibility study examining the relationship between wildlife, tourism, land use, and community adaptation in a post-closure mine landscape, including a report on the economic impact of wildlife and nature-based tourism.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare summary reports, briefing notes, and supporting materials.
- Organize research findings into structured formats, including tables, visuals, and summaries.
- Support internal presentations and iterative project development.
Education, Knowledge & Experience Requirements
Required
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Interest in wildlife conservation, land use, reclamation, environmental studies, or related fields
Preferred (Assets)
- Background in environmental science, ecology, geography, land-use planning, economics, or natural resources
- Experience conducting academic or applied research
- Familiarity with wildlife conservation and land-use issues in Western Canada
- Familiarity with post-industrial, reclamation, or resource-transition contexts
- Experience with GIS, mapping tools, or data visualization is an asset
Ideal Candidate
- Curious and self-driven
- Comfortable working with open-ended research questions
- Interested in the intersection of conservation, communities, and land-use transition
- Able to synthesize complex information into clear, usable insights
- Interested in how post-closure landscapes can support both wildlife recovery and community resilience
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and your resume, as a single PDF or MS word file attachment, to mspizzirri@exposedwc.org, by July 31st, 2026 with ‘Research &Stewardship Coordinator’ in the subject line.
This position will be funded by Clean Foundation which requires candidates to be:
- Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of the intervention;
- Be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- Not a student or currently enrolled in school or an academic program;
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Please indicate in your application if you meet these criteria.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Exposed Wildlife Conservancy welcomes applications from all interested and qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, and intolerant of discrimination or harassment.
