Employment Opportunity: Riparian Web Portal Coordinator
Opportunity: Riparian Web Portal Coordinator
Grow the reach, relevance, and riparian results of Alberta's most powerful digital tool for riparian health
Deadline: September 12, 2025. View the job posting file here.
The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is seeking a Riparian Web Portal Coordinator for a 2-year project position (contract) focused on promoting and expanding the awareness and use of the Riparian Web Portal across Alberta and beyond. You’ll work at the intersection of science, outreach, and collaboration to advance riparian health. Expect dynamic projects, diverse partners, and the satisfaction of making a visible difference for Alberta’s landscapes and waters.
Launched in 2021, the Riparian Web Portal (www.riparian.info) is an online platform that empowers Albertans to enhance riparian health through interactive access to comprehensive data and resources. It provides data and resources that support informed decision-making and public engagement in riparian conservation, serving as a hub for watershed groups, landowners, and conservation professionals working on riparian improvements.
The NSWA is a recognized Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) under Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy. We foster collaborative partnerships to advance watershed planning, stewardship, and education within the North Saskatchewan River watershed and across Alberta. This 2-year role will lead a strategic outreach initiative to ensure the Riparian Web Portal becomes a widely used tool for riparian assessment, restoration, and planning across the province and beyond.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Responsibilities:
- Expand reach and adoption – Lead marketing, outreach, and engagement to grow the Riparian Web Portal (RWP) user base across Alberta and into new jurisdictions. Promote user-generated content and share impact results.
- Evolve the platform – Use user feedback to guide upgrades in accessibility, interface, and functionality. Partner with consultants to add innovative tools like customizable dashboards, mapping features, and data visualizations.
- Build capacity – Deliver and update training programs, create a Train-the-Trainer network, and tailor sessions for priority organizations. Represent RWP at conferences to attract new users and partners.
- Scale the RWP Competition – Grow participation among post-secondary institutions, train student teams, and engage more conservation practitioners to showcase portal-driven projects.
- Strengthen research and policy impact – Partner with universities to generate new riparian health insights and work with policymakers to integrate best practices into planning and regulation.
- Secure long-term growth – Develop revenue streams, expand partnerships, and manage grants and consultant contracts to ensure RWP’s financial and operational sustainability.
What You Need to Succeed
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, watershed management, ecology, or a related field. Post-secondary degrees are considered an asset.
- A passion to connect with people of different viewpoints to improve riparian health and the practice of riparian management.
- 3–5 years of experience in environmental outreach, riparian management, or stakeholder engagement. Experience in digital marketing, UX research, and educational program development is a plus.
- Be a self-starter with the ability to work independently to complete assigned project deliverables but also able to contribute to NSWA team projects or events.
- Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with municipalities, non-profits, government agencies, and landowners to achieve results.
- Excellent communication skills to share complex concepts in clear, engaging ways.
- Experience with project management including contractor oversight, grant reporting, and budgeting.
- Experience with design software (e.g., Adobe) and/or GIS software (e.g., ESRI) is considered an asset.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across Alberta.
What We Offer:
- Project position: 2-year full-time contract (37.5 hours/week) with potential for extension depending on funding.
- Salary: Commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of $70,000.
- Flexible work options.
- Professional development support.
- A chance to make a real impact on Alberta’s riparian landscapes.
- A welcoming, knowledgeable team committed to watershed sustainability.
This position is based in Edmonton, AB, with hybrid work options. Some travel throughout Alberta, and occasional evening/weekend work, is expected.
Ready to be the driving force behind Alberta’s riparian revival? Apply now.
To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to apply@nswa.ab.ca as a single PDF file named “Riparian Web Portal Coordinator – YOUR NAME” by 12 September 2025. Please include your availability to start.
We sincerely thank all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.