Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook Summer Student Job Opportunity
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook
JOB TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT (2010)
START DATE: Mid May
END DATE: Late August
Hours- Full Time, 14 weeks @ 40 hr/week, some weekend an evening work
Location- based out of Wildsight office in Kimberley
Qualifications- Minimum of one year of post secondary education with a strong interest in the environment. Experience in gardening, landscaping and or native plants an asset. Must have been a full time student this year and retuning to a full time program in September 2010 and under the age of 30.
Job Description
- Assist with landscaping and planting of drought tolerant ground covers and native plants in new demonstation area
- Assist in planting and maintenance of Marysville Falls Eco Park and other riparian restoration sites.
- Assist with coordination & supervision of hands-on restoration field trip programs for elementary classes and community groups.
- Help create materials for water conservation & pesticide reducation displays and bring to community events and fairs.
- Assist with invasive plant mapping and management.
- Assist with Clean Air/ Climate Change, Bear Aware and other Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrokk programming and in office with administrative duties.
The Successful Candidate will have a strong interest in the environment, enjoy interacting with the public, have good communication skills, be physically fit, enjoy gardening and landscape work and be able to work independently.
To apply please send a cover letter and your resume, electronically to helen@wildsight.ca.
Closing date is Monday April 26 at 5pm.
Information- helen@wildsight.ca or 250 427-2535
This position is subject to funding. Priority will be given to students of aboriginal heritage, belonging to visible minorities or with disabilities.
