Location: Desbarats, Ontario
Anticipated Start Date: Mid-to-late September 2025
Contract Length: 52 weeks with the possibility of renewal
Positions Available: 1
Compensation: $20.00/hour (35 hours/week)
 
If you thrive in a friendly, versatile atmosphere, where you are a valued member of a great team working to protect the environment, we welcome you to apply.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• conduct environmental monitoring of nature preserves for ecological health

• collect data on the presence of native and invasive flora and fauna species

• conduct species inventories and implement wildlife monitoring programs

• lead guided tours of nature preserves and assist with delivery of educational programing to community members and youth groups

• conduct trail maintenance and investigate disturbances to nature preserve sites

• assist with community outreach, organizing funding events, and volunteer engagement

 
Qualifications and Skills Required

• post-secondary diploma or degree in a field related to natural resources

• identification of local flora and fauna species, including invasive species

• knowledge of local ecosystems and how they function

• experience working outdoors in all weather conditions and exceptional outdoor navigation skills

• experience using Microsoft Office, Google, mapping and other related software

• the ability to work both independently and as a team

• valid drivers license

• valid pleasure craft operators card

Candidate Eligibility

• new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field

• must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship

• 18 years of age or older

• legally eligible to work in Canada

• once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed

• available for some evening and weekend work

• willing to complete a vulnerable sector check

 
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume in one document via email to:
Corinne Wilkerson, Land Stewardship Coordinator
corinne@calt.ca

 
The deadline to apply is Friday August 29 at 4:00 pm EDT. 

​We thank everyone who applies for this position. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream