Tsawwassen First Nation Summer Stewardship Program Assistant

Raincoast Conservation Foundation; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an energetic and organized individual to join their Tsawwassen Summer Stewardship Program. This exciting full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with youth from the Tsawwassen First Nation, promoting environmental conservation and stewardship. You will assist in delivering hands-on education and engaging activities that inspire young minds while gaining valuable experience in the field. This role is perfect for someone passionate about conservation and eager to make a difference in the community. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Strong interest in local environmental conservation and Indigenous culture.
• Experience delivering hands-on education with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behavioral management and coordinate field trip logistics.
• Conduct conservation-related projects and research.

Skills

Interest in environmental conservation

Excellent communication skills

Experience with youth education

Motivational skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

First Aid Certification

Driver’s License

Clean Criminal record check

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal computer

Reliable internet connection

Job description

Photo by Alex Harris / Raincoast Conservation Foundation.

We are seeking an energetic, organized and focused candidate who will be working alongside Raincoast’s Tsawwassen Summer Stewardship Program Lead to assist with the delivery of a field-monitoring/stewardship program for the Tsawwassen First Nation youth. The position will be in person and based in Tsawwassen, BC.

Wage and details

Job Type: Full time 8 weeks (June 30-August 26)
Anticipated hours: 35 hours per week (7 hours per day with 1 hour lunch break)
Wage: $18/hour
Start date: June 30, 2022

Position requirements

Funding for this position is provided through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible, you must meet the following funding criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Access to a personal computer and reliable internet connection.

Desired skills & qualifications

• Strong interest in local environmental conservation, Indigenous culture, and stewardship.
• Excellent communications skills with people of all ages.
• Experience delivering hands-on education with youth.
• Able to motivate and inspire young people while providing accountability to the Program Lead.
• Knowledge of the Tsawwassen First Nation community is an asset.
• First Aid Certification (CPR Level 1 or CPR-C) or a willingness to obtain it for programming.
• Driver’s License is an asset.
• Clean Criminal record check (or willingness to obtain).

No post secondary education is required for this position, but it would be an asset.

Duties and responsibilities

The assistant should be prepared to assist with behavioral management of the group, as well as coordinating field trip logistics and conducting conservation related projects and research. Applicants must be prepared to work full days, indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.

Priority will be given to applicants who are members of the Tsawwassen First Nation community.

About Raincoast

Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach informed advocacy. As a charitable, non-profit conservation science organization that operates a research lab, research field station and a research/sailing vessel, we are unique in Canada.

Raincoast welcomes applications from all interested and qualified candidates. Our organization is the product of diverse visions and perspectives and we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. Raincoast is committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace culture that is inclusive and does not tolerate or accept discrimination or harassment.

Email applications with “TFN Stewardship Program Assistant” in the subject line. Attach a single PDF file for your one-page cover letter and your resume – name it your first and last name (e.g. Mark Smith.pdf).

The cover letter should express why you are interested in this position and clearly outline how you meet the required qualifications. Your supporting resume should outline all relevant work experience and identify two references.

We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.