City Nature Challenge Community Scientist

Volunteer Success; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization focused on environmental conservation is seeking volunteers for the City Nature Challenge 2026 in Saskatoon. Participants will capture and upload observations of local wildlife using the iNaturalist app to help document biodiversity. This opportunity allows everyone, regardless of experience, to contribute to vital conservation research while enjoying the outdoors. Join us for this fun and meaningful event happening from April 24 to April 27, 2026, in the Saskatoon area.

Qualifications

• Must have a smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed.

Responsibilities

• Take photos of wild plants and animals.
• Upload observations using the iNaturalist app.
• Encourage community involvement in the event.

Skills

Smartphone usage

Photographic skills

Social media sharing

Tools

iNaturalist app

Job description

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Job Details

Position: City Nature Challenge Community Scientist

Organization: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Openings: 50

Location: Saskatoon and surrounding area, Saskatchewan

Date posted: 2026-04-24

Time Commitment: On-Site, as little or as much as you like

On-Site: Yes

Causes: Environment & Conservation

What you’ll do

Volunteer Opportunity: Saskatoon City Nature Challenge 2026

Dates: April 24 – April 27, 2026

Location: Saskatoon and surrounding area

Requirements: A smartphone and the free iNaturalist app

Join Saskatoon and area as we take part in the City Nature Challenge 2026 (#CNC2026)—an international, four-day event where cities around the world work together (and compete!) to document local biodiversity.

What You’ll Do

Volunteers Can:

• Take photos of wild plants and animals (wild means not planted or cared for by people)
• Upload observations using the free iNaturalist app
• Observe nature in neighbourhoods, parks, riverbanks, schoolyards, trails, and greenspaces
• Help spread the word by sharing the City Nature Challenge with your school, workplace, community groups, and on social media

Not only can you participate in observing wild organisms, but you can also play a key role in inspiring others to get involved.

You don’t need to know what species you’re photographing—teams of experts will review and help identify observations after they’re submitted.

Why It Matters

• For species at risk, we cannot protect what we do not know
• For invasive species, early detection and rapid response are critical
• Your observations support vital conservation research used by scientists, planners, and decision-makers

Researchers, school groups, families, wildlife enthusiasts, and first-time participants across the globe will be taking part in this race against the clock to put nature on the map.

Who Can Volunteer?

Everyone!

Whether you’re an expert naturalist, a seasoned BioBlitz participant, or getting involved for the first time, the City Nature Challenge is easy, fun, and meaningful.

How to Participate (Easy as 1-2-3!)

• Download the iNaturalist app
• Search, snap, and share photos of wild plants and animals
• Upload your observations and learn more as experts add identifications

Saskatoon and area will compete for the title of Most Biodiverse City, with awards for: Most observations, Most species found, and Most people engaged.

Learn More

• City Nature Challenge Saskatoon Project: https://inaturalist.ca/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-saskatoon-sk
• Friends of the Saskatoon Nature Areas: FriendsAreas.ca

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