35 Conservation Specialists jobs in Singapore

Job Opportunity: Environmental Conservation Specialist

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Environmental Conservation Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in environmental control and enforcement support.

Responsibilities:

• Pursue environmental control/enforcement activities to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluate foreseeable risks of pollution arising from the workplace or work processes, proposing proactive measures for mitigation.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for prevention and elimination of environmental hazards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance EHS management practices.

Required Skills:

• Environmental conservation and sustainability
• Construction safety management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Waste management and reduction
• Legislation and regulatory compliance
• Public health awareness and education
• Workplace safety and health protocols
• Audit and inspection procedures
• Prevention and mitigation strategies
• EHS management systems

About the Role:

This exciting opportunity will challenge you to think critically about environmental issues and develop innovative solutions. If you have a passion for environmental conservation and a strong background in EHS, we encourage you to apply.

Job Opportunity:

As a key member of our team, you will support the development and execution of projects, activities, and tasks related to conservation and sustainability education in Singapore.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in conceptualising, curating, and developing content for the Youth Sustainability Incubator Programme, as well as assisting with logistical and operational tasks to ensure smooth event execution.

You will also engage with alumni and participants through various platforms, answer questions, mediate discussions, and foster a sense of community among participants.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the team to develop engagement strategies and activities aimed at organically growing the #Youth Sustainability community, and providing general support as needed.

Required qualifications and skills include pursuing a Bachelor's/Hons/MSc degree in environmental or biological sciences or related fields, demonstrated general knowledge of global sustainability, conservation, and related topics, and excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Job Summary:

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies, taking corrective action as necessary.

• Conduct regular monitoring of environmental impacts during project planning, design, and construction phases.
• Inspect and audit sites to guarantee adherence to environmental management plans.
• Compile records and reports on environmental activities and incidents.
• Recommend remedial actions for non-compliance with environmental regulations.
• Prepare and submit environmental program reports to relevant authorities.
• Identify and address environmental concerns.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies in investigating environmental issues.

• Registration with the relevant environmental agency.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• At least 5 years' experience in a related field, preferably in construction or civil works.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety management systems.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

This position oversees the team responsible for herpetological conservation efforts, research, education, and habitat care.

• Lead the Herpetology Team in all conservation efforts, both internally and externally.
• Develop long-term plans for herpetological research, conservation, and education.
• Oversee habitat maintenance, ensuring optimal health and welfare.
• Manage animal management and welfare records to industry standards.
• Implement scientific assessments and evaluations, maintaining up-to-date research databases.
• Facilitate continuous training and professional development for staff.
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences and workshops.
• Collaborate with veterinary teams on medical procedures and laboratory tests.
• Stay current with scientific literature and trends in herpetology.

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Zoology, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in herpetology or a related field, with leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering aspects of maintaining biological systems.
• Proven experience in animal acquisition, collection, and transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.

This role involves working in an office environment, Monday to Friday, during regular hours.

• The selected candidate will be responsible for curating and filing herbarium specimens into storage boxes and compactors.
• Maintaining accurate records with attention to detail is crucial for this position.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of GCE 'N' Level qualification.
• They should be meticulous, organised, and able to work independently.

Benefits include a stable working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Please note that this role requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Job Opportunity: Arborist

Arborists play a pivotal role in tree protection and conservation. They are responsible for conducting thorough inspections, risk assessments, and implementing effective remedies to address tree health problems.

• Conducting tree inspections to identify potential health issues
• Risk assessments to mitigate threats to tree safety
• Implementing prescribed remedies to address tree health problems

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, they must be able to work beyond official hours to respond to tree emergency situations.

A strong passion for tree protection and conservation is essential, along with the ability to think critically and develop creative solutions to complex problems.

As an Arborist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural environment and make a positive impact on local ecosystems.

Moreover, you will gain valuable experience working in a dynamic field that requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal abilities.

This role offers a unique chance to combine your passion for trees with your desire to make a difference in your community. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues who share your commitment to tree conservation and to contribute to initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.

• Conduct site-walkover surveys, archival research, and prepare desk-based assessments.
• Produce high-quality heritage assessment reports, including Heritage Statements, Statements of Significance, and Environment/Heritage Impact Reports.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful projects and enhance historic environments.
• Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, and environmental specialists to achieve project goals.

• A degree in Built Heritage or Architecture (or equivalent) and relevant experience in the Built Environment or Built Heritage Environment.
• Minimum two years of working experience in heritage conservation or a related field.
• Good understanding of Southeast Asia history and class 3 driving license.

• A competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A supportive work environment that encourages professional development.

Job Opportunity

This position oversees the team responsible for herpetological conservation efforts, research, education, and habitat care.

• Lead the Herpetology Team in all conservation efforts, both internally and externally.
• Develop long-term plans for herpetological research, conservation, and education.
• Oversee habitat maintenance, ensuring optimal health and welfare.
• Manage animal management and welfare records to industry standards.
• Implement scientific assessments and evaluations, maintaining up-to-date research databases.
• Facilitate continuous training and professional development for staff.
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences and workshops.
• Collaborate with veterinary teams on medical procedures and laboratory tests.
• Stay current with scientific literature and trends in herpetology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Zoology, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in herpetology or a related field, with leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering aspects of maintaining biological systems.
• Proven experience in animal acquisition, collection, and transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF's global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife, and climate and energy. As one of WWF's global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• Oversee, develop and deliver with the team, high quality science-based content on nature conservation and sustainability including talks, workshops, training, nature guiding, educational materials, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit vendors to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with schools, tertiary institutions, universities, corporates, public and ministries for the various educational and outreach endeavors of WWF.
• Train staff, volunteers, students, partners, teachers as needed to ensure that they are equipped with knowledge, materials to assist &/or leverage on the education outreach programmes/initiatives.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. This will include both traditional and non-traditional approaches including leveraging on new and social media to expand educational outreach efforts.
• Ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and recommend renewal plans accordingly.
• Conceptualize, budget for, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders such as education practitioners including principals, teachers, administrators, sponsors, partner organisations, advocates etc. This will include developing collaborative relationships with new partners, including government and non-governmental organisations, youth groups, youth-centric commercial brands etc.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

• PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.