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Wildlife Policy Advisor

Status: Permanent, part-time (18.75 hours/week)

Location: Calgary or Remote

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking a Wildlife Policy Advisor to advance beef producers’ priorities with regards to wildlife. Reporting to the General Manager, this position will work closely with the Government Relations & Policy Lead and the Beef Production & Extension Lead. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison with industry and government working groups and committees addressing wildlife-related concerns and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Wildlife Policy Advisor are to:

• Represent ABP at key committees and working groups, including but not limited to:
  • Minister’s Special License Auction (MSLA) Committee
  • North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) Policy Committee
  • Species at Risk Committee
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to address wildlife conflicts and practical solutions that support producer and conservation objectives.
• Promote management practices that reduces livestock-wildlife conflict and disease transmission risk, along with available funding program opportunities. Lead policy development and coordination to reduce predator and ungulate conflicts with livestock and refine compensation programming.
• Travel occasionally to meetings, events.
• Contribute to other projects and initiatives as necessary.

Required Skills

• An excellent communicator who can speak confidently with producers, policymakers, and conservation groups.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Knowledgeable about wildlife management, agricultural policy, or both.
• Previous experience in a non-profit, board governed, agricultural organization would be an asset but is not required.
• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to bradd@albertabeef.org. To ensure your application is easily identifiable, please use the subject line: Wildlife Policy Advisor Application – 2025. Quick apply options on third-party platforms will not be monitored.

The deadline for applications is September 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank everyone for their interest in this position.