Employment Opportunities 

Position: Ecological Field Technician  

 

Number of Positions Available: 2 

 

Anticipated start date: July 6, 2026 

 

End date: August 28, 2026  

 

Remuneration: $19.00/hour plus 4% vacation pay and statutory benefits for 35 hours per week. 

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Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026 

 

How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter, in one document, should be emailed to susanlane@annapolisriver.ca 

 

Job Description/Responsibilities: 

  

The Ecological Field Technician will provide support for a range of programs for the Clean Annapolis River Project aimed at supporting ecosystem health, biodiversity and climate resilience in southwest Nova Scotia through collaboration with the agricultural sector, government partners, academic institutions, community organizations, and individual residents. The Ecological Field Technician will be responsible for assisting with both field and office-related work and will need to be able to complete physically demanding outdoor work in varying and unpredictable weather (e.g., rain, heat, cold) and terrains (forests, wetlands, watercourses).  

 

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: 

• assisting with riparian, wetland, in-stream and terrestrial habitat enhancement and/or restoration activities (e.g. fencing, native tree and shrub planting, construction of in-stream habitat restoration structures, shoreline erosion and flood prevention measures, and installation of natural infrastructure for stormwater management)  

• assisting with wildlife and species at risk surveys (e.g., Wood Turtle, Eastern Ribbon Snake, Eastern Wood Peewee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Rusty Blackbird, Brook Floater Mussel, freshwater and marine fish species, etc.)  

• assisting with assessments of various ecosystems (watercourses, wetlands, coastal, forest, agricultural, etc.) 

• assisting with species at risk stewardship activities, such as Atlantic salmon habitat enhancement and construction of habitat structures for various species 

• assisting in monitoring the success of previous habitat restoration and enhancement work 

• scientific data entry on field cards, data sheets, and on a computer using various software 

• assisting with the development and delivery of outreach, stewardship and educational activities (e.g., host public activities, presentations to local schools and community groups) 

• support for public events and festivals, including the annual Annapolis River Festival. 

 

Eligibility requirements: 

This position is open to youth candidates. To be eligible, youth must:   

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;  

• The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period, provided the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period. 

• 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. 

 

Reporting Relationships: 

The Ecological Field Technician will work collaboratively under the leadership of CARP’s Program Manager and other Project Leaders as needed. The Ecological Field Technician will report to the Administration Manager on all HR, contractual reporting, and financial matters (e.g. travel claims, sick days, alternate work hours and vacation). The Ecological Field Technician works closely and in cooperation with other staff members, and in accordance with all CARP policies approved by the Board of Directors.  

 

Responsibilities of the Employer: 

The employer will provide a safe and respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment, meet financial obligations promptly, and, within the organization's financial capacity, provide the employee with equipment, materials, and supplies to carry out their duties. In consultation with the employee, the employer will carry out a performance evaluation within three months of hiring, and annually thereafter. 

 

Responsibilities of Employee: 

The employee will carry out their duties described above in a timely fashion, conduct themselves, and ensure that those reporting to them conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow all policies of the employer. 

 

Ownership of information: 

All reports are the property of the Clean Annapolis River Project or its assigns.