RiverWatch Alberta
Suite 433, 17008 - 90th Ave T5T 1L6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Posting Position RiverWatch Institute of Alberta Executive Director... Operations Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer Location Home office with travel as necessary Employment Fulltime About the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta RIOA is a registered Canadian charity delivering award-winning science education programs, environmental awareness and guided river experiences on and along Alberta’s rivers and creeks. Through the use of raft float trips, stewardship activities, portable water quality labs and other opportunities, program participants learn the ecology and importance of Alberta waterways. By delivering and sharing watershed knowledge in memorable ways, we assist Albertans of all walks of life to better understand, enjoy and care for a sustainable environment. The Opportunity RIOA is seeking applications from established professionals interested in serving as Executive Director. This executive leadership position will be of interest to candidates who value and have proven experience with non-profits, communications, relationship-building, teamwork, industry/community partnerships, fund development, ecotourism, entrepreneurship, environment, citizen science and/or public education. Key Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to the RIOA Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for leading and enabling the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission and strategic direction as guided by the organization’s policies, Articles of Association, Board of Directors and established programming and partnerships, including: Policy Management and Board Governance Strategic Planning and Visioning Financial Management Fund Development Program and Project Development Leadership, Team Building and Communication Personnel Management and Staff Development Risk Analysis and Management Qualification and Education Requirements The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with at least five-years related experience, and the holding of an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related discipline will be considered an asset. Compensation A competitive compensation package will be provided including base salary and benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview. For Information A full position description and application information can be read at: https://leadersinternational.com/riverwatch-institute-of-a/

Freeze-Up on the Red Deer River! Yup, it’s the sad truth that the boating season is done for this year. Birds, however, are none the worse. Mallards are congregating on newly formed ice shelves, and in the woods, all manner of chickadees and friends are still busy. #reddeerriver #reddeeralberta #cityofreddeer #riverbend #winteriscoming #riverwalk #riverwatch #riverwatchalberta #getoutthere #nature #alberta

It is with the support of our volunteers, funders, industry experts and our Board of Directors that makes what we do possible, and for that we thank you all! Honoured to be recognized with a Calgary Award this year, sure is great to receive some good news in today’s world!

RiverWatch on Ice! Well, in better pre-Covid times, RiverWatch school programs in Edmonton were to start May 4th. It would have been a bit of a challenge, though. This year's ice break-up on the North Saskatchewan River did damage to the new boat launches at both Dawson Park and Capilano Park, and a few stranded icebergs were left littering the shoreline. This just all adds to the situation where RiverWatch is on ice for the time being, hoping that this too shall pass. Cheers to better days! #riverwatchalberta #riverwatch #northsaskatchewanriver #ice #yeg #cityofedmonton #edmonton @ Edmonton, Alberta

2nd Annual Edmonton Youth Climate Leadership Conference 2019! In early December , RiverWatch hosted 120 attendees and four expert speakers at the EPCOR WWTP Centre of Excellence to learn more about climate science and leadership actions. Time spent in small group planning has us looking forward to successful school projects showcasing in 2020. Thanks everyone for a great day spent in good company! #climateleadership #climateconference #climatescience #climateleader #youngleaders #futureleaders #youthclimateconference #edmonton #yeg #cityofedmonton #alberta #riverwatchalberta #secondaryeducation #schoolscience #science #sciencecurriculum #scienceeducation #scienceiscool #scienceisfun #ilovescience #highschool #teachersofinstagram #teachers #highschoolteacher @ Edmonton, Alberta

2nd Annual Calgary Youth Climate Leadership Conference 2019! In late Nov, RiverWatch hosted nearly a hundred attendees and four expert speakers at the Calgary Water Centre to learn more about climate science and leadership actions. Time spent in small group planning has us looking forward to successful school projects showcasing in the New Year. Thanks everyone for a great day spent in good company! #climateleadership #youngleaders #futureleaders #climatescience #youthclimateconference #youthleadership #yyc #calgary #cityofcalgary #alberta #riverwatchalberta #secondaryeducation #science #sciencecurriculum #teachersofinstagram #teachersofinsta #teachers #ilovescience #scienceisfun #scienceiscool #scienceteacher #scienceeducation @ Calgary, Alberta