The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting critical habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants in BC. Since 1971, we have secured over 180,000 acres of ecologically significant land.

The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated RMI Field Technician to join our Restoration, Monitoring and Inventory (RMI) team within the West Coast Conservation Land Management Program (WCCLMP). The WCCLMP is a multi-partner program that includes Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Nature Trust of British Columbia, and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

The position will undertake all aspects of fieldwork associated with implementing a coastal British Columbia estuary monitoring program to determine estuary resilience at 20 locations spanning Vancouver Island, the central coast, and Haida Gwaii. The position may also involve assisting with the continued implementation of several ongoing ecological restoration projects on Vancouver Island.

This is a seasonal contract position based in Nanaimo, B.C.

Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the RMI team, the RMI Field Technician will be responsible for:

• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e., environmental monitoring equipment deployment, datalogger downloads and maintenance, equipment calibration, water quality measurements using multi-parameter sondes, using specialized field equipment to take environmental measurements).
• Following standard operating procedures to standardize data collection and obtain high quality data.
• Maintaining excellent field notes and entering data into master databases.
• Undertaking office assignments under the direction of the Restoration Biologist and Senior Restoration and Monitoring Technician.
• Other tasks as assigned including supporting conservation area land management activities (e.g. invasive plant species removal, trail maintenance) under the direction of the Operations and Maintenance Field Operations Coordinator.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education in environmental science/geography/ resource management/biology or related discipline.
• Physical fitness to handle extensive fieldwork that may include long hikes/walks over sometimes difficult terrain, through inclement weather conditions, with heavy lifting/hauling.
• Valid BC drivers license.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
• Basic First Aid (formerly Level 1).
• A positive attitude, a constant desire to learn, well organized and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Experience with data management and associated software, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS Collector, and Google Earth.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and a safety conscious attitude.
• Experience working in wilderness and remote locations.
• Experience working with First Nations an asset.
• Knowledge of coastal flora, fish, and wildlife (e.g., identification skills) an asset.

Job Location: The position will be based in our Nanaimo office located within the Ministry of Water, Land Resource Stewardship building. Note: this position includes extensive travel throughout Vancouver Island, the central coast, and Haida Gwaii.

Compensation: Hourly rate $21-$24/hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Work Term: May 5 August 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter, attention to Steven Henstra, by 4 pm February 21, 2025. In your cover letter please indicate how you meet the qualifications identified above.

The WCCLMP and The Nature Trust of BC are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of BC. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities including racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+, and all those who contribute to a diverse society.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.