Patrol and Awareness Intern

As Canada’s largest environmental charity, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has worked with partners to conserve natural landscapes since 1962. Together, we deliver solutions to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale and long-term conservation. We create lasting change for the planet and its people by partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments and businesses around shared interests. Nature makes it possible. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.

**Internship objective**

The person selected for the patrol and awareness internship will contribute to maintaining the ecological integrity of NCC-protected territories by carrying out off-trail inspections to observe the state of the territory and document intrusions, in addition to criss-crossing the trail network to meet users.

This internship is designed to provide a stimulating, learning environment. It will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation on private land, as well as to deepen knowledge of the habitats and rare species of the target region.

**Duties and responsibilities**

Field (90%)
- Patrol the trail network and off-trail access points.
- Monitor biodiversity targets and threats on the territory.
- Document management issues observed on the territory.
- Implement actions to remedy observed issues or limit prohibited uses.
- Intervene with users to inform them of the regulations in place.
- Make users aware of the importance of the territory and the fragility of certain ecosystems.
- Participate in the monitoring of terrestrial and aquatic invasive exotic species.

Office (10%)
- Plan field trip logistics.
- Consult internal interactive maps.
- Compile information gathered in the field into a database.
- Write property patrol reports.

**Réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes (16 weeks, 1 position available)**

Internship features:

- This internship takes place mainly in the field. Office work takes place at the Sutton regional office (24B, rue Principale Sud, Sutton).
- Work schedule from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Possibility of continuing the internship on a part-time basis on fall weekends.
- Workplace language is French.

**Skills required**
- Studies in a field related to biology, ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, geography, outdoors, etc.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people (colleagues, protected property users, partners, volunteers).
- Good physical condition for patrolling trails with varying elevation and terrain.
- Tolerance for work in varied weather conditions and involving biting insects.
- Conflict resolution and information dissemination skills.
- Adaptability, autonomy and resourcefulness in finding solutions.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of basic cartographic tools (GPS, online maps, data collection).
- Knowledge of standard software (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics).
- (Asset) Experience in the outdoors, patrolling or managing territories.
- (Asset) Bilingualism, French and English.
- (Asset) Ability to identify local wildlife and plant species at risk.

**Other requirements**
- Must have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial laws and regulations.
- Possess a first aid certificate valid for the duration of the internship or be able to take and pass this course at his/her own expense before the start of the internship.
- Valid class 5 driver's license.
- (Asset) Some funders require interns to be between 18 and 30 years of age for the duration of the internship, or to be registered as full-time students during the winter session.

**Conditions of employment**
- Working language: French (English an asset)
- Target start date: May 5, 2025
- Work schedule: 37.5 h/week
- Salary: $21.00/hr
- A monthly lump sum of $25 will be paid for the use of the intern's personal computer and cell phone.
- Travel and stays away from home are to be expected for field tasks, including some evenings and weekends. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- For safety reasons, field work is carried out in teams of two.

**How to Apply**

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

**Application Deadline**

February 23, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST