Conservation Intern

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Conservation Intern to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

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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 a passionate person to join the Nova Scotia stewardship team as a Conservation Intern. Working closely with NCC’s Coordinator of Conservation Biology, this internship position 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.

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Duties and Responsibilities:_**
- Complete inventories of plants, animals, communities, and physical features on NCC properties, in all ecosystems (forest, coastal, wetland).
- Execute organized and timely data management tasks including uploading field data into internal databases and reporting on field data.
- Complete monitoring of NCC properties to identify stewardship actions and threats and prepare monitoring reports including maps.
- Map property features, habitat types, and threats such as invasive species using Field Maps and ArcGIS Pro.
- 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 including weekend volunteer events.
- Other duties as assigned

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Required Skills and Attributes:_**

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

- Enthusiastic about conserving nature;
- Adaptable/ flexible with day-to-day plans;
- Comfortable riding on a boat in rough weather (wind, waves, rain);
- Comfortable hiking/working in remote wilderness locations without trails (dense forest with black flies / ticks etc.) for extended periods in various weather;
- 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;
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible;
- Willingness to learn and follow protocols;
- Self-motivated to work independently;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Proficient with data management and spreadsheet software;
- Physical work will be required (e.g., strenuous hiking, carrying a heavy backpack, etc.);
- Current Wilderness or Standard First Aid training is 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.

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Terms of Employment:_**
- Subject to funding, this is a 17 week position from May 6, 2024, until August 30, 2024;
- Compensation: $19.00/hour;
- The position is based out of Halifax.
- Regularly scheduled travel to NCC properties throughout Nova Scotia including frequent overnight trips and occasional weekends.
- Evening and weekend work may be required but is infrequent.
- Positions will include “office work” that will be completed in a work from home setting.

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How To Apply:_**

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Application Deadline:_**

March 7**, 2024**,** _11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST_

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