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Join Our Team as an Environmental Laborer!
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join the Nepisiguit Salmon Association - Association du Salmon Nepisiguit as an Environmental Laborer. This role falls under the Science and Research category, providing a unique opportunity to make a difference in the conservation of our local rivers and their ecosystems.
About the Job:
As an Environmental Laborer, you will be responsible for conducting electrofishing surveys to assess juvenile fish densities in the Nepisiguit River and its tributaries. This includes assisting with the stocking of salmon juveniles when fry are available. You will also be involved in data collection of water quality parameters such as water temperature, turbidity, flow rates, acidity, O2 levels, and other relevant factors. Additionally, you will participate in cleanup efforts along the river, removal of fish passage barriers, and mapping of beaver dams for potential breeching to facilitate salmon migration to their native spawning grounds. Under the guidance of the supervisor, you will conduct CABIN assessments on all rivers in the area.
Requirements:
- Experience with electrofishing surveys and data collection
- Knowledge of water quality parameters
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Passion for environmental conservation
Workplace Essential Skills:
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
About the Company:
The Nepisiguit Salmon Association - Association du Salmon Nepisiguit is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of salmon populations in the Nepisiguit River and its surrounding waters. Our team is passionate about environmental conservation and works tirelessly to protect the natural habitats of these iconic fish species. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on the local ecosystem.
If you are enthusiastic about environmental conservation, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply for the Environmental Laborer position with us. Join our team and be a part of something truly special!
A candidate (student) must:
- Be a resident of New Brunswick (must have lived in New Brunswick for at least 6 months) or a First Nation community in New Brunswick;
- Be eligible to work in Canada (must have a valid SIN number);
- NOT be an immediate family member (spouse, children, parent, brother or sister) of the employer;
- Be a high school student entering grade 10, 11, or 12 in September 2024; OR
- Be a full-time Grade 12, university or college student in the current academic year of 2023-2024 AND attending a post-secondary institution full-time in the fall of 2024.
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from WorkingNB.