Upcoming Events
2025 Executive Election
The call for nominations for our 2025 executive council is now open from November 11th to November 25th.
To nominate someone:
- Download the nomination form here: https://rebrand.ly/SCTWS-2025-Nomination-Form
- Email the completed nomination form and a photo of the nominee to sasktws@gmail.com
- Submit your nomination form by November 25th
Note: the nominee must be an active member of, and in good standing with, SCTWS
How to Apply for (and Get) Non-Profit Wildlife Jobs
The first session, "How to Apply for (and Get) Non-Profit Jobs" takes place Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. This SCTWS member-exclusive workshop will have three panellists from Birds Canada, Nature Saskatchewan and Prairie Conservation Action Plan who will answer questions about wildlife careers in the non-profit sector. The panellists will be sharing their knowledge about how to apply for their positions, resume and cover letter hints, skills that they look for in candidates, when they advertise for summer jobs, etc.
Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuuvrzoqHNTL6I4YY69wQczitmaVbW9V
How to Apply for (and Get) Government Wildlife Jobs
The second session, "How to Apply for (and Get) Wildlife Government Jobs," takes place Tuesday, November 26th, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join three panelists from the provincial and federal governments to learn how to navigate government application processes for short—and long-term positions, how to make your application stand out, how to prepare for interviews, how to tailor your resume for these positions, and more.
Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdu6vpjIoGtcb7ohbfl5MBwDb4yBxEhEZ
How to Apply for (and Get) Consulting Wildlife Jobs
The final session, "How to Apply for (and Get) Consulting Government Jobs," takes place Thursday, November 28th, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join two panelists from Canada North Environmental Service Ltd and Western Ecosystems Technology to learn a little more about environmental consulting, what skills are needed to apply for these jobs, where to look for job advertisements, how to make yourself stand out in the application process, etc.
Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofuGgqjMjH90u7L58hPvpH5eFF-TG2zkD
Volunteer Opportunities
Report your owl sightings to the University of Regina and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum!
The University of Regina and Royal Saskatchewan Museum are starting a new study on Great horned owl distribution and habitat use in Alberta and Saskatchewan. They are looking for citizen scientists to submit their owl sightings. They are generally interested in great horned owl sightings in rural settings south of the boreal forest!
An easy to use google form https://forms.gle/8uMARqn6Y9oJXBZF6 has been developed to submit observations, but if you use eBird or INaturalist, please use those apps for your sightings. All information is kept confidential, will only be used for research purposes, and no personal information is kept.
Please use ethical birding practices and please keep disturbance to the owls at a minimum! Thank you for your help!
