Listen to the article. These three will work on different projects, but they have something in common: they have all worked with our team before! Courtney and Sam, of course, have spent the spring, summer, and fall on the Caribou Program crew just this year. Heather, on the other hand, has had nearly 20 years...

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fRI Research is an independent not-for-profit research institute that focuses on applied research. The position is based in in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 3 hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a community of 10,000 in the heart of a four-season...

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Monitoring grizzly bear populations in Alberta is an important part of ensuring the species’ long-term conservation. It took the dedication of hundreds of field techs and support staff over two decades, but we finally surveyed the last Bear Management Area in 2018. This allowed the province to get a solid, scientific estimate for the entire...

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Overview fRI Research is seeking a motivated individual to be part of their dynamic GIS Team.  Our office is located in Hinton, Alberta – a gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the heart of a four-season recreational paradise on the eastern edge of Jasper National Park. fRI Research is a leader in developing innovative science...

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By Courtney Burk and Solène Williams We’re the 2023 Caribou Crew! Despite our best attempts, we still haven’t successfully composed a group chant of caribou noises (don’t be alarmed if you hear us practicing). This field season we have been busy working on two exciting projects under the umbrella of the Caribou Program. The crews...

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Martens are one of the most valuable animals still trapped in Alberta. The common description of American Martens (often called Pine Martens due to their similarity to their European cousins) says that they need mature forests to thrive. However, sightings of marten using other habitats has raised questions that are shared by both trappers and...

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Are you interested in working for a small but exciting not-for-profit organization that places a high value on employee growth and work-life balance? fRI Research is seeking a talented bookkeeper to join our growing team. We are an independent, non-partisan research institute focussed on practical science relating to land and resource management. Research areas include...

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Our first grizzly sighting of the season! Photo credit: Elise Henze By Elise Henze Another field season is well underway at fRI Research, and new to the 2023 season, we are pleased to introduce to you the Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project (GBMP) crew! With an all-new project lead, a few new field technicians, and one...

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Eagles, vultures, and owls; sea birds, waders, and dippers; and most recently sage-grouse. Besides birds, Dr. Darío Fernández-Bellon has also studied and worked to conserve reptiles and mammals, but he was still beginning to feel a bit pigeon-holed. “When I moved to Canada, I was looking for a chance to work on something special to...

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Dr. Benjamin C. Kissinger joins fRI Research most recently from the University of Calgary where he was a Research Associate in the Post Lab. Dr. Kissinger has worked on fish issues throughout North America, within federal, provincial, and state governments; academia; and industry. His research has taken him from as far east as the Adirondack...

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