Conservation Internships / Field positions

Position: Field Internship in Conservation and Stewardship, Maritimes
Type: Please note that this internship is unpaid, however, there is no fee to participate, and all program expenses (food, accommodation, *in-program travel) will be covered by QLF. If funding permits, the internship may also include an additional stipend for participants.
Organization: Quebec-Labrador Foundation

Locations: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island. Short-Term, On-Site / Field Position. We will consider candidates from anywhere in Canada, as well as international candidates.
Housing: food, accommodation, *in-program travel will be covered by QLF

About QLF

The Quebec–Labrador Foundation is a registered charity in Canada and a non-profit organization in the U.S. with offices in Montreal and Massachusetts. With its roots in the Atlantic Region of North America, QLF engages environmental leaders worldwide to advance community-based and larger-scale conservation and stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage.

Program Summary

Conservation and Stewardship Program, Maritimes: Conservation and Stewardship of Ecologically Significant Species in Protected Areas across the Maritimes.

The Conservation and Stewardship Program, established in 2017, focuses on promoting biodiversity conservation, restoration, and environmental stewardship at protected areas across the Maritimes region of Canada. In its seventh year of operation, this program will be delivered in partnership with the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and the Island Nature Trust; charitable land conservation organizations that conserve privately owned and ecologically significant land across the Maritimes.

This program offers hands-on, practical training in community-based conservation. Interns will gain field experience and skills in scientific data collection, environmental stewardship, and workshop facilitation. The program is carried out through a combination of community outreach and field-based conservation work, focusing on three key areas of activity across the Maritime region:

1. Biodiversity monitoring; Collecting vital data for longitudinal studies to assess ecosystem and species health, as well as the impacts of climate change. Monitoring activities include comprehensive bird surveys, as well as macro-invertebrate species surveys, which serve as key bioindicators of water quality.
2. Habitat management and restoration; Encompassing nature preserve monitoring and maintenance, invasive species control, and environmental clean-ups.
3. Public engagement; Facilitating outreach and environmental stewardship workshops with local community members.

QLF is currently seeking 3-4 Interns for this program, to work under the direction of a QLF Team Lead. Program activities will be carried out in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The team will be equipped with a vehicleand will travel together / share accommodation for the duration of the project.

Positions:

For this project, we are seeking:

• 2 amateur ornithologists or bird enthusiasts
• 1 ‘budding’ plant biologist
• 1 environmental biologist

Desired skills and Competencies:

• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a creative approach to challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in data collection, entry, analysis and reporting as required to develop and implement property managementplans.
• Experience in environmental stewardship, including species surveys, environmental monitoring, and water quality assessments. Bird and plant species identification skills are highly valued.
• Solid understanding of climate change, biodiversity loss, and current conservation challenges.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in biology, ecology, ornithology, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Physical fitness and ability to work extensive hours in the field, in diverse weather conditions and terrain.
• Prior field work experience and navigation skills (experience in GPS use, ability to read topographic maps) are highly valued.
• Photography skills and experience are considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and first aid certification are considered assets.

Program Logistics

Duration: 6 weeks

Timeframe: Approximately from late May to July 2025 (dates to be confirmed based on project needs)

Location: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island. We will consider candidates from anywhere in Canada, as well as international candidates.

Application Timeline

The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025. Please submit a CV and cover letter describing your relevant experience and motivation to: aschubak@qlf.org

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted virtually. Applicants will be notified via email about interview scheduling and could be contacted for interviews anytime following the date of application submission. We aim to finalize our selection process by early April 2025, but this timeline may be subject to change.

Please note that this internship is unpaid, however, there is no fee to participate, and all program expenses (food, accommodation, *in-program travel) will be covered by QLF. If funding permits, the internship may also include an additional stipend for participants.

* In-program travel is defined as the cost of travel within the program dates once participants have reached the field site. For transportation to the field site, the equivalent cost of transport from Montreal, Canada to the field site is covered, any additional fees are the responsibility of the applicant.

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