Field Naturalist Assistant: Habitat & Outreach

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A city municipality in Winnipeg is seeking a Technical Assistant for Naturalist Services. This role involves assisting with habitat restoration and delivering environmental education programs to various groups. The ideal candidate will have education in the sciences and experience in environmental management. Applicants should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. This is a seasonal, onsite position offering competitive hourly wages.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employer-paid benefits

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of one year in the sciences.
• Six months experience including landscaping and weed control.
• Knowledge of native prairie grasses and plant communities.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with habitat restoration and invasive species control.
• Deliver environmental education programming.
• Support volunteer habitat activities and community garden program.

Skills

Habitat management

Environmental education delivery

Data collection and record-keeping

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum one year in the sciences from a recognized university or technical college

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Hand and power tools

Job description

A city municipality in Winnipeg is seeking a Technical Assistant for Naturalist Services. This role involves assisting with habitat restoration and delivering environmental education programs to various groups. The ideal candidate will have education in the sciences and experience in environmental management. Applicants should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. This is a seasonal, onsite position offering competitive hourly wages.