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GIS Field Intern (NS) at Nature Conservancy of Canada

Date Posted: February 04, 2026
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

  • Applied and Environmental Sciences
Job Start Date: May 04, 2026
Job End Date: August 28, 2026
Job Location: On-site Position (Halifax, NS, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: 21.00
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Position details: Full Time Term Intern (17-week with possibility of extension)

Position title: Nova Scotia GIS Field Intern 

Purpose and General Description:    

Are you passionate about conserving some of Nova Scotia’s most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive, lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-rounded position to kick-start your conservation career with hands-on experience? We want to hear from you!     NCC is looking for one passionate person to join the Nova Scotia stewardship team as a GIS Field Intern. These internship positions will help the stewardship team conduct fieldwork in Nova Scotia, process field data, and prepare reports. There are also opportunities to work closely with partner organizations, local stewards, and volunteers. This position is intended to provide an inspiring, learning-focused environment for a junior professional.    

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Complete inventories of plants, animals, communities, and physical features on NCC properties, in all ecosystems (forest, coastal, wetland).  
  • Complete monitoring of NCC properties to identify stewardship actions and threats (such as invasive species), and map property features using ArcGIS Field Maps.    
  • Execute organized and timely data management tasks including uploading field data into internal databases, mapping and generating reports. 
  • Create comprehensive maps which summarize the data collected at each NCC property.
  • Complete physical land management tasks such as installing signage, removing invasive plant species, cleaning up garbage, and maintaining trails.  
  • Assist NCC stewardship staff with organizing and attending outreach activities as needed, including weekend volunteer events.  
  • Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Attributes:    

This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills and traits:  

  • University/college student or recent graduate with a biology, forestry, or environmental science/studies degree, or geomatics degree/diploma with associated field work experience; 
  • Demonstrated ability to use a variety of datasets and operations within ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online to create maps.
  • Knowledge of plants, wildlife, birds and vegetation communities. Experience using the Nova Scotia Forest Ecosystem Classification guide is considered an asset.
  • Adaptable/ flexible with day-to-day plans;
  • Comfortable hiking/working in remote wilderness locations without trails (dense forest with black flies / ticks etc.) for extended periods in various weather; Physical work will be required (e.g., strenuous hiking, carrying a heavy backpack, etc.); 
  • Enjoys working as part of a team, and has a sense of humour, compassionate, good-natured, positive attitude;
  • Clear, professional and thoughtful communicator to landowners, public, colleagues;
  • Self-motivated to work independently;  
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;  
  • Proficient with data management and spreadsheet software;  
  • Navigational skills including understanding of GPS devices or applications, compass, and air photo interpretation, and experience using Field Maps or other GPS technology to collect field data is an asset; 
  • Standard First Aid - Level C CPR or Remote First Aid certification a strong asset. 
  • Valid driver’s license, ability to rent a vehicle (must be 21 years of age) and comfort driving on highways and rough roads. 

Other

Terms of Employment:    

Subject to funding, this is a 17-week position from May  4 to August 28, 2026, with possibility of extension to 26-weeks.

Compensation: $21.00/hour.  

The position is based out of Halifax, NS. Regularly scheduled travel to NCC properties throughout Nova Scotia including frequent overnight trips and occasional weekends. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Positions will include desk work that may be completed in a work from home setting.

Position funding may require the candidate to have been attending university or college in the areas of Science or Technology, and returning to school in the fall. Some position funding may require the candidate be aged 30 or under.   

How To Apply:    

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our Internship Program page in our Career Centre.  


How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/who-we-are/work-with-us/conservation-internship-program/


Company Information

Company Name: Nature Conservancy of Canada

Address: 323-7071 Bayers Road

City/Town: Halifax

Postal/Zip Code: B3L 2C2

Province/State: NS

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Kelly Castle MacKaracher

Contact Person Job Title: Administrative Coordinator - Atlantic

Telephone: 902-405-4334

Email: kelly.castlemackaracher@natureconservancy.ca