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Environmental Educator Summer Students
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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Canada (New Brunswick & Nova Scotia) - America North
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 13/04/2012
Company Name Ducks Unlimited Canada
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Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been committed to wetland conservation for more than 70 years. Despite this, wetland loss continues across Canada. Up to 70 per cent of wetlands have disappeared in settled areas of the country.
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is seeking two (2) energetic individuals for summer employment in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Duties:

Working as a team, the Environmental Educators will deliver Ducks Unlimited Canada “Project Webfoot” field trips to 2,500+ Grade 4 students and deliver educational activities and events through the Fredericton Conservation Centre.

Reporting to the Interpretive & Education Specialist, responsibilities may include:

  • Traveling to various wetland sites in New Brunswick todeliver outdoor field trips
  • Booking and facilitating various wetland education activities and events
  • Compiling feedback

Qualifications:

  • Be fluently bilingual (English and French)
  • Possess valid first aid and CPR training
  • Be willing to complete a security clearance
  • Have experience working with youth
  • Possess excellent communication and organization skills
  • Have enthusiasm for the outdoors, wildlife and environmental conservation
  • Be energetic and love working with children and the public
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of wildlife/wetland biology is an asset

Details:

  • Expected term of employment is 10-16 weeks, beginning May 2012
  • Salary is $12.00/hr based on a 35-hour week
  • This position involves a lot of travel
  • Some evening and weekend work may be required
  • You will work as a team with another summer student

How to Apply

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please submit (email preferred) your cover letter, resumé and the names of three references for confidential consideration by April 13, 2012 to the attention of:

Sarah Green
Ducks Unlimited Canada
752 Union Street
Fredericton, NB E3A 3P2
Fax: 506-458-9921
Email: s_green@ducks.ca

Closing deadline: April 13, 2012.

DUC is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, other non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.

While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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