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Gis Field Intern

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time

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

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a GIS Field 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, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-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.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

**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.

**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;
- 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.

**Terms of Employment**:

- Subject to funding, this is a 17-week position from May 5, 2025 until August 29, 2025, with possibility of extension to 26-weeks.
- Compensation: $20.00/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.

**Application Deadline**

February 28, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST