Date Posted: March 10, 2025
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Applied and Environmental Sciences
• Community and Social Services

Job Start Date: May 05, 2025
Job End Date: September 08, 2025
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $16.50
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description

The City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a student, with a biology/environmental studies background, to work on urban forest restoration projects, invasive species management, nature education and park maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and delivering a nature education program related to urban habitats, wildlife, native plants and invasive species.
• Assists in the implementation of urban reforestation and invasive species management projects
• Conducts tree planting, pruning and maintenance activities.
• Assists with the delivery of tree planting events.
• Conducts maintenance on native tree arboretum and perennial beds.
• Collects data on reforestation work, flora and fauna inventories, and other environmental monitoring.
• Adheres to health and safety policies in the workplace.
• Report any accidents or injuries immediately to the Recreation Department and fill out an accident report form.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Environmental, Forestry, or Biology studies or alternatively an early education program with a demonstrated interest in nature-based education
• Some knowledge of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, ferns or PEI native wildlife.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet applications is an asset.
• Ability to conduct physical work outdoors, in all types of weather. 
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work with children.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Basic CPR and First Aid would be an asset

Other

How to Apply: Please submit a detailed resume and references by e-mail. Your application must be clearly marked “Application for Casual Nature Education and Restoration Assistant” and submitted by 4:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2025, to jobs@charlottetown.ca.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applications will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Charlottetown is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. The City encourages applications from underrepresented groups including all designated equity groups with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation in any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to jobs@charlottetown.ca or by calling 902-629-4110.

How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResume

Company Information

Company Name: City of Charlottetown

Address: 199 Queen St

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 4B7

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.charlottetown.ca/employment

Company Contact

Contact Person: Simon Wilmot

Contact Person Job Title: Forest and Environmental Officer

Telephone: 902-626-7083

Email: swilmot@charlottetown.ca