Date Posted: February 23, 2024
Application Deadline: February 28, 2024
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Applied and Environmental Sciences

Job Start Date: May 01, 2024
Job End Date: September 03, 2024
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 2
Salary: 16.75
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Stewardship and Conservation Coordinators, the Land Conservation Technician(s) will assist with all aspects of land acquisition and stewardship. This includes assessments of potential properties, monitoring protected Natural Areas, recording and managing biological data, invasive species management, installing signage and other infrastructure, tree planting, dumpsite removal, and trail maintenance. PRIMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Conducting fieldwork within current and potential INT Natural Areas, including biodiversity monitoring, trail maintenance, tree planting, signage installation, invasive species monitoring and management, etc.
• Collecting and managing data in the field and in an office setting.
• Supporting the Land Stewardship and Acquisition teams with fieldwork and stewardship-related tasks.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Understanding and adhering to provincial NAPA regulations
• Assisting with other facets of INT’s work as requested
• Assisting with Conservation Guardian volunteer events and public engagement
• Collaborating with fellow INT team members to prepare media content for newsletters, website, social media, public engagement etc.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Required: Minimum one year of post-secondary education in a conservation-related or environmental discipline

Experience:

• Essential: Experience conducting field work in various weather conditions and terrains, sometimes by watercraft •
• Essential: Ability to work independently, seek assistance and input as required, and to work in interdisciplinary teams •
• Asset: Experience with plant and animal species identification
• Asset: Experience working with and managing geographic data and navigating with GPS devices
• Asset: Experience working with not-for-profit organizations

Skills:

• Essential: Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and Canva
• Asset: Ability to use GIS programs including ArcGIS, Field Maps, ArcGIS Online
• Essential: Strong written and oral communication
• Essential: Ability to work cooperatively as part of a dynamic team, and adapting quickly to changes or new situations. Can follow direction and seek assistance and input as required.
• Essential: Valid driver’s license
• Asset: Reliable vehicle
  
  

Other

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Land Conservation Technician(s) can expect approximately 80% of their time to be spent conducting field work and 20% office work. The technician(s) in this position should be prepared to perform field work in a variety of terrains and weather conditions, traveling across the island, sometimes working outside regular working hours and on weekends. Island Nature Trust has a fleet vehicle for the Land teams to use, however a reliable personal vehicle may be required for work purposes from time to time. Mileage for personal vehicle use is reimbursed at the rate set by the Province of PEI.

How to Apply

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

Cover LetterResume

Company Information

Company Name: Island Nature Trust

Address: 112 Longworth Ave

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7K4

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://islandnaturetrust.ca/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Dawn Doiron

Contact Person Job Title: Office Administrator

Telephone: 902-892-7513

Email: admin@islandnaturetrust.ca