Jobs & Summer Jobs

Positions: Assistant Conservation Project Coordinator
Organization: Scales Nature Park

Location: Based near Orillia, study area roughly Muskoka and Lake Simcoe watershed, travel to other project sites may be required
Housing: Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site or at a field site (quad or double bunk room).

Scales Nature Park works to conserve wild reptiles and amphibians through a variety of initiatives. In part, this is achieved through ‘boots on the ground’ conservation work, often in collaboration with other organizations. These projects include the START (Saving Turtles At Risk Today) Project and the CARES (Conservation, Action, Research, and Education on Snakes) in Georgian Bay Project. Scales Nature Park is hiring an Assistant Conservation Project Coordinator to assist with these and our other conservation projects.

Duration: 4-12 months with possibility of extension

Salary: $18-$22/hour depending on experience and funding

Duties will vary with the nature of each position, but will include:

• Fulfill all functions of a senior conservation technician including surveys, data entry, hotline monitoring, team management, etc.
• Ensure all permit conditions, including species count, geographic boundaries, etc. are met
• Assist in goal planning for summer field season including location selection, equipment planning, team composition and data collection methods
• Update training resources for community training and reptile boot camp to reflect current best practices
• Assist with staff and volunteer supervision and management to ensure a cohesive team dynamic, assess issues as they arise and resolve conflicts
• Monitor the reptile hotline, answer calls/texts, assess reports and assign teams to respond, record data
• Assist with resource management, including staff, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Maintain project equipment, including inventory and ordering replacements as needed
• Update technology including phones, tablets, laptops and software as required
• Liaise with landowners and community members about private land access, project goals
• Assist with writing grant proposals, payment claims, and reports to funders, project partners, etc.
• Collaborate with the Field Projects Coordinator in compiling and cleaning data
• Manipulation and analyses of data and the creation of maps, models, or tools related to wildlife conservation using geographic information systems (GIS) applications
• Assist in writing year end reports and permits to government agencies
• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to facilitate delivery of educational programming within target areas

Requirements:

• Ability to follow detailed protocols, stay highly organized, task switch and prioritize conflicting goals
• Proven time management and leadership skills
• Experience with managing staff and volunteers
• GIS experience and skills an asset
• Experience with large datasets - collation, compilation and cleaning
• Experience with resource and equipment management an asset
• Valid class G or G2 driver’s license and good driving record
• Oral communication and people skills
• Flexibility regarding scheduling
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations with a positive attitude
• Internal motivation and the ability to work without supervision
• Positive attitude and passion for reptiles and their conservation
• High degree of indestructibility and perseverance despite a variety of environmental conditions (cold, heat, sun, biting insects, tired volunteers, etc.)
• Strong swimming skills (position requires wading, swimming, and paddling in cold water) is required

• Must be willing to hike long distances (up to 10km) with a field pack, able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Previous canoe/paddle experience an asset
• First aid certification is required, wilderness first aid training/certification is highly recommended

Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site or at a field site (quad or double bunk room).

Candidates should enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of settings. The ability to thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations and a live/work environment is important.

To apply:

Please complete the Google Form found here: Application Questionnaire 2025. At the conclusion of the questionnaire, you will be prompted to upload a resume, cover letter, and references as a single PDF file, 4 pages or less. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Resumes will be reviewed beginning February 3, but applications will continue to be accepted after that.