Staff

 Jordan Ignatiuk was born and raised on a farm at Preeceville, SK, where the transition of Aspen Parkland to Boreal Forest begins. Within walking distance of the Assiniboine River, many summer days were spent exploring its shores and the forests and wetlands around the farm where his love of nature and wildlife was nurtured. Jordan completed an undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Regina and after two summers working on waterfowl with Environment Canada in Saskatoon he began his graduate field research there. Jordan received his Master’s Degree from Macdonald College of McGill University. Jordan has worked at Ducks Unlimited, the Saskatchewan Wetland Conservation Corporation (now the Water Security Agency), and most recently with The Nature Conservancy of Canada. Jordan's career has included academic and applied research, wildlife habitat management and conservation, which will bring a well-rounded knowledge to the leadership of Nature Saskatchewan. Jordan looks forward to the challenge and meeting and working with the many dedicated members and volunteers.

1-306-780-9293
1-800-667-4668 toll free
jignatiuk@naturesask.ca

Rebecca Magnus was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, and spent most of her childhood summers at Last Mountain Lake. Rebecca has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Biology from University of Regina and a Diploma in Integrated Resource Management from SIAST Woodland Campus (now Sask PolyTechnic). Rebecca has been working with Nature Saskatchewan since 2007, first as a Habitat Stewardship Assistant followed by two summers working on the Rare Plant Search and Monitoring Crew. Rebecca was the Shrubs for Shrikes, Plovers on Shore and Stewards of Saskatchewan banner program coordinator from 2010 to 2021. During that time, she covered management roles a number of times as the Conservation and Education Manager and the Species at Risk Manager, where she is now permanently. When Rebecca is not keeping up with her two boys’ sports and activities, you can find her, along with her boys and husband, out in nature! 

1-306-780-9270
1-800-667-4668 toll free
rmagnus@naturesask.ca

Lacey is currently on maternity leave

Lacey Weekes grew up on a farm East of Biggar where she spent most of her childhood outdoors. She graduated with a Resource Management diploma from SIAST and an Environmental Biology degree from the University of Regina. Lacey began working for Nature Saskatchewan in 2008 as a summer assistant and came back for a second summer in 2009. She came on as Operation Burrowing Owl coordinator in 2010 and now Lacey is pleased to be the Conservation and Education Manager. Lacey has a passion for environmental education and conservation and she shares this passion with her three girls.

1-306-780-9481
1-800-667-4668 toll free
lweekes@naturesask.ca

Ellen Bouvier grew up in Regina, SK and spent the majority of her childhood exploring nature. Most family time was spent hiking, horseback riding or just appreciating the natural world. Ellen completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Geography at the University of Regina in 2004 and began working with Nature Saskatchewan in 2008. Ellen lives in Regina with her husband and two children.

ebouvier@naturesask.ca
306-519-2384
 

Jennifer brings over two decades of administration and customer service experience to the Office Coordinator position. Whether it’s gardening, birdwatching or hiking and fishing up in Northern Saskatchewan, Jennifer has had a life long love of nature, and she’s thrilled to see her career path intersect with something she’s so passionate about. Jennifer is committed to adding value and making a difference wherever she goes, including her many roles with GRR, and she can’t wait to help Nature Saskatchewan, its members and their donors continue their important work. Outside of the office, Jen enjoys birdwatching, drumming/making music, camping and spending time outdoors with her family.

info@naturesask.ca
306-780-9273/1-800-667-4668

Although born and raised in the city of Regina, my favorite place to be is out in the prairie. I have always been passionate about wildlife and have been lucky enough to be able to work with many of the wonderful species that call Saskatchewan home. I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from the University of Regina and really enjoyed my studies in Biology and the opportunity to work with so many of our native species. I started with Nature Saskatchewan as a Habitat Stewardship Coordinator in January 2014, to cover a maternity leave, and they haven’t been able to get rid of me since! Staying on as a summer assistant, then a database technician, I am currently the Habitat Stewardship Coordinator for the Rare Plant Rescue program. I look forward to continue working with a great team and all of the wonderful landowners in conservation of our Saskatchewan wildlife and the land that we call home.

306-780-9417
1-800-667-4668
rpr@naturesask.ca

Grace Pidborchynski grew up in rural southwest Manitoba, where she spent as much time as possible exploring new places. This gave her an appreciation of the prairie habitat and diversity of all the species that make up the vast ecosystem. She has a particular interest in species at risk and strives to help protect and conserve their habitats. Her passion in conservation inspired her to pursue a career in biology. She graduated in 2023 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science, with a concentration in ecology and environmental biology. Grace started at Nature Saskatchewan after graduating, and worked that summer as the Habitat Stewardship Assistant for the Rare Plant Rescue program. Fortunately, she was able to continue her time at Nature Saskatchewan where she held the position of Conservation Database Technician, and eventually moved into the Habitat Stewardship Coordinator role for Operation Burrowing Owl. Her favourite place to be is out in nature, where she can be found cross-country skiing, fishing, or spending time with family.

1-306-780-9833
1-800-667-4668 toll free
obo@naturesask.ca

Hello Everyone! I have always loved nature and though I grew up in the city, most of my spare time has always been spent outdoors. I am so thankful to have grown up surrounded by the beauty of Saskatchewan’s prairies and the unique species that make it their home! I first started working for Nature Saskatchewan as a Summer Assistant while I was still a student in 2014 and instantly knew that it was a place I would strive to come back to in the future. I graduated from the University of Regina in 2015 with a degree in biology, with concentration in ecology and environmental biology. I have had the great opportunity to work with a number of different species throughout my career, mainly species at risk, and in late 2016 was lucky enough to be hired as a Habitat Stewardship Coordinator for RPR. Since my initial term as RPR coordinator, I’ve worked in a variety of positions with Nature Sask including Database Tech, RPR assistant, OBO Coordinator, and RPR Coordinator. It’s been so wonderful to meet many of you and I hope to connect with more in the years to come!

1-306-780-9832
1-800-667-4668 toll free
outreach@naturesask.ca