Summer jobs, Student jobs

Hiring: Road Ecology Research Coordinator 
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Ottawa Valley Chapter

Start date: May 4th, 2026 (flexible start date)
End date: August 28th, 2026

Location: Research site – Highway 17 between Rolphton and Deux-Rivières, Ontario. Mileage reimbursed at CPAWS approved rate of $0.73/km. Option to work remotely when not in the field. Expected to attend in-person at Gatineau Office for team meetings approximately 4 times during the placement. For residing outside the study area, CPAWS-OV may be able to provide assistance in finding accommodation in the Deep River area.

Hours and pay: 20$/h for 37.5 h/week

Contact: Sasha Huybregts, Manager of Ontario Conservation Projects. Please send all applications to shuybregts@cpaws.org . Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Since this position is funded, in part, by the Canada Summer Jobs program, it is open to Canadian residents aged between 15 and 30 years of age only.

About CPAWS-OV

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is Canada’s only charity dedicated to the protection of public land and water with a strong national and regional presence across the country. Working in a way that respects the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous Nations, we are focused on conserving nature to respond to the dual crises of accelerated biodiversity loss and climate change.

The Ottawa Valley Chapter of CPAWS was first established in 1969 when a group of concerned citizens came together to try and protect the beloved Gatineau Park after learning of major development plans for the park. Since then, we have expanded our conservations efforts throughout the Ottawa River watershed, in both Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

Job Description

The current position falls under our “Algonquin-Dumoine Connection” campaign, an effort to create an ecological corridor between Algonquin Provincial Park and the Dumoine Aquatic Reserve (an area of 1776km2 protected in 2008 thanks to the work of CPAWS). At its shortest distance, only 18km separate the two protected areas. The largest barrier preventing wildlife from roaming between the two areas is Highway 17.

In an attempt to identify wildlife mortality hotspots and implement mitigation measures, CPAWS-OV is conducting a road ecology study along Highway 17. With the help of the Manager of Ontario Conservation Projects, the successful candidate will coordinate the planning and implementation of the road ecology study. The project will utilize citizen science and volunteers to help with the data collection.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate field research activities of contractors and volunteers
• Organize and help lead educational events on the project to increase public awareness and engage volunteers
• Participate in field work activities and the monitoring of wildlife on Highway 17
• Collect data in an organized and efficient manner
• Help recruit and engage volunteers
• Work with our Communications and Outreach Coordinator to create social media content and newsletters related to the project
• Analyze data and create maps using GIS

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Highly organized and motivated individual
• Knowledge on ecological corridors and road ecology
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral
• Species identification skills, primarily of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles
• Ability and familiarity using GIS (primarily QGIS), Microsoft Excel, and iNaturalist
• Experience with managing volunteers is considered an asset
• Access to a vehicle and a valid G class license are considered assets

We encourage all interested candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to creating learning opportunities for students and young professionals in an environment where they are able to develop new and existing skills.

Contact:

Sasha Huybregts, Manager of Ontario Conservation Projects. Please send all applications to shuybregts@cpaws.org

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

CPAWS is based on the unceded and unsurrendered lands of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation and works in both unceded and treaty lands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit throughout the country known as Canada. CPAWS is committed to operating in a way that upholds justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Our goal is to create an inclusive place for people from diverse backgrounds.