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Position: Environmental Technician
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Watersheds Canada
Location: Perth and surrounding areas, Ontario
The successful applicant will contribute to the stewardship and outreach work at Watersheds Canada by working to raise landowner awareness of water stewardship principles and environmental impacts on the lakes within the area.
Working with partners, organizations and individuals, the Environmental Technician Students are responsible with assisting in the delivery of our Natural Edge Program. This will include field work focusing on carrying out shoreline naturalizations and restoration using native plants species. The students will assist in naturalizing shorelines by planting native trees and shrubs, conduct site visits at shoreline properties, and deliver online workshops and presentations and outreach materials.
Primary Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Reports to: Natural Edge Program Manager
Position Location: Watersheds Canada head office, 115-40 Sunset Blvd, Perth, Ontario
Length of Contract: TBD on funding. Anticipated start date of May 6, 2024 for 16 weeks.
Pay Scale: $17.80 /hr
Qualification Requirements
Education:
Some College or University, with preference given to those with a specialization in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies/Science or Biology.
Experience:
None required, however preference will be given to those with some experience in the conservation and/or non-profit sector(s).
Skills:
Other:
Canada Summer Jobs Funding Requirements:
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: naturaledge@watersheds.ca, naturaledge@watersheds.ca Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Please put “Environmental Technician Student Job Perth application” as your email subject line. Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Feb 16 2024 ID: 70326