River Technician  

Job title: River Technician  

Reports to: Alfred White – Vice President

Job location: 1105 Foxbrook Rd, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0.

Wage: $17.20/hour  

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 20, 2025 

Number of Positions: 1

Equity Hiring:   

Clean is committed to Employment Equity. Our goal is to be inclusive of a diverse workforce that is reflected at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes candidates from diverse equity groups to apply and encourage you 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 

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Pictou County Rivers Association. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for items outlined below under duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Completing water quality monitoring and data collection in all rivers in Pictou County.

• Identify areas for future habitat restoration work for future projects.

• Identify and complete sites for tree planting projects planned for 2025.

• Support restoration projects anticipated for 2025

• Supporting fishing derby

• Supporting fish friends program

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; 

• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. 

Working Conditions  

Primary workday will take place outdoors with ability to work in minor adverse weather required.

Physical Requirements  

The job would be considered physically demanding at times. The individual would need to be able to access rivers and carry moderately heavy items.