Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission
This position has been extended. Applications will be received on a rolling basis. The position will close soon as a successful candidate is identified.
Job Title: Species at Risk Intern
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Location: 4115 Shore Road, Eskasoni, NS, B1W 1M4
Wage: $17.00 / hour
Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship)
Start Date: Expected May 15, 2023
This position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:
- Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
Employment Hiring
Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form.
About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program
The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.
Program Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship;
- From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship;
- Must not be an immediate family member of host employer;
About the host employer
Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission (EFWC), located in Eskasoni First Nation, is committed to the protection of the environment and, in particular, habitat necessary for our aquatic and land-based animals to survive and thrive. The primary office location is 4115 Shore Road, Eskasoni, NS.
Summary of position
The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for monitoring environmental parameters within Eskasoni First Nation. This position will require both field and lab work as well as participation in knowledge gathering meetings. The successful candidate needs to have leadership and communication skills, an interest in the environment, and an interest in learning about the natural world.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary job duties include:
- working as a team with other interns,
- collecting data in the field,
- entering data,
- planning and problem solving while working in a team environment
Requirements/Qualifications
- Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment;
- Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback;
- Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset;
- List here other specific requirements and minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job.
- These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be considered for the position.
Working Conditions
This position will require the intern to work in the office and in the field.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in and around water and forested areas safely.
This position has been extended. Applications will be received on a rolling basis. The position will close soon as a successful candidate is identified.
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