Date Posted:
October 1, 2018
Positions:
Water Shed Worker (Fall)
Location:
Winter River-Tracadie Bay
Start Date:
Work term to start September 4, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Length of Employment:
Seasonal Full-time for approximately 6-10 weeks.
Required Skills:
Ability to handle physical tasks such as walking for extended periods in various outdoor habitats (fields, woods, streams, etc.) and frequent lifting of heavy items.
Supply own transportation to job sites within the watershed.
Provide own clothing, rubber boots, hats, etc. Some specialized equipment is provided.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to work on a team and support team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
Background in biology, wildlife conservation, environmental science, watershed enhancement, or similar.
First aid training.
Special skills such as experience with chainsaws, additional languages spoken, or supervisory experience.
Residence within the watershed area.
Job Experience:
Experience would be an asset
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be required to carry out activities such as tree planting, obstruction removal in and around streams, erosion control, improving fish habitat, working with basic hand tools, all under the guidance of a supervisor.
To Apply:
Winter River - Tracadie Bay Watershed Association
Send a résumé and cover letter to:
Sarah Wheatley, Watershed Coordinator
630 Suffolk Road, Dunstaffnage PEI,
C1C 0P6
OR at info@WinterTracadie.ca