Date Posted: March 17, 2023
Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Applied and Environmental Sciences

Job Start Date: April 28, 2023
Job End Date: November 01, 2023
Job Location: Charlottetown/Hybrid, PEI, Canada
Salary: $25
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Job Descriptions:

• Refine and implement an island-wide riparian survey assessment while training a survey team to assist the island watershed groups
• Work with 24 groups to schedule a forestry crew and work within current provincial laws and BMPs to handle Fiona-related debris-either for removal or managed for habitat
• Supervise the testing of trial protocols and continued research into ecosystem service quantification by a forest technician (internship)
• Provide guidance to watershed groups on forest habitat improvement activities and identify future projects
• Coordinate activities such as: Training and supervising a survey team Managing a forestry crew for 24 island crews that include site visits Nursery development Mentoring students

Job Qualifications:

• A good understanding of PEI forests, watershed management initiatives, and environmental challenges that impact island ecosystems.
• The ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources into written and oral reporting formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively with watershed groups and partners from many organizations to complete project activities via phone, online platforms, writing, and face-to-face communication.
• Excellent organization, time management, self-motivation, and the ability to collaborate well with various stakeholders and partners.
• Strong interest and background in community engagement, outreach, and education.
• A reliable vehicle and cell phone (mileage covered by PEIWA).
• Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary education institution within a related field of study OR a significant combination of training, experience, and education.
• Comfortable with public engagement, both in-person and online, using Zoom and Google platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS, as well as Google Drive.
• Previous experience working with watershed groups is an asset.
• Previous supervisory and/or project coordination in forestry is a necessary asset

Successful candidates will be eligible for the health benefit plan.

 

**Apply to this position ASAP; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is within Winter 2023.

How to Apply

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

Cover LetterResume

Company Information

Company Name: PEI Watershed Alliance

Address: 420 University Avenue, Suite 218

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7Z5

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://peiwatershedalliance.org/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Nathan Lacroix

Contact Person Job Title: Administrative & Marketing Coordinator

Telephone: 902-620-1209

Email: admin@peiwatershedalliance.org