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This is more than a summer job. It’s an opportunity to gain real-world environmental education experience, build practical field skills, and help shape a growing community Ecology Centre on a coastline teeming with marine life. The role is ideal for students interested in marine biology, environmental science, conservation, education, or community-based stewardship.
Job Responsibility:
Open, operate, and close the Centre alongside staff and volunteers
Collect and provide exemplary care for live marine invertebrates
Develop and deliver interactive interpretive programs
Design creative displays and mini-exhibits
Engage visitors through hands-on environmental education
Support and mentor volunteers
Assist with school programs and EcoCamp day camps
Conduct visitor surveys and gather feedback
Support communications, social media, and reporting
Collaborate with partners and board members
Contribute ideas to help grow and strengthen the Centre
Requirements:
Be 15 to 30 years old at the start of employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
Have a valid SIN and be legally entitled to work in Canada
Passionate about environmental education and conservation
Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging the public
A strong communicator, both written and verbal
Knowledgeable about North Coast ecology, especially marine systems
Able to work independently and as part of a small team
Creative and comfortable with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Organized and detail-oriented
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Ts’msyen history, culture, or Sm’algyax language
Animal care experience
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage compensated)
What we offer:
Direct experience delivering environmental education programs
Animal care and hands-on marine species experience
Public speaking and interpretation skills
Exhibit design and science communication experience
Insight into how a grassroots conservation organization operates
Resume-building experience relevant to NGOs, Parks, DFO, research organizations, and graduate school