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SalaryThe Environmental Intern will serve as a resource for the WFN Lands and Resources Department and play a key role in various initiatives such as baseline data collection, community development, field studies, and land use planning, as well as provide technical assistance related to natural resource management.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand environmentally related information.
- Research and provide background information for natural resource initiatives and opportunities as well as related issues and concerns.
- Collect, compile, and manage data, including but not limited to biological, chemical, and geographic. data, and prepare reports using common computer programs such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Communicating with the public to address community concerns and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Working in group settings to complete reporting, fieldwork, assignments, and events.
- Gather and enter information onto GIS-based computer applications.
Requirements
- Must be knowledgeable of Aboriginal cultures and traditions.
- Must be passionate about the outdoors and resource management topics.
- Must have technical skills in office equipment and proficiency in MS Office Suites.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily performed in the outdoor environment, in combination with a regular office environment.
- Work is performed in all and often extreme weather conditions and is performed in remote areas near wildlife.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on a daily basis.
- Travel to various job sites may be required.
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Duration: July 2 – August 22, 2024
Anishinabek and First Nation members are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being interviewed will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-03-28
