Shell Conservation Internship Program

Region: Ontario
London, Guelph & Thunder Bay
Position Title: SUMMER FIELD TECHNICIAN
Number of Positions: 3

The Shell Conservation Internship Program is a partnership initiative
between the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Shell Canada Limited
to provide university/college students with practical experience in the
conservation field. Launched in 2002, the Shell Conservation Internship
Program will, in 2008, engage 18 students from across Canada in
stewardship and management work on NCC properties, and in other
career-related activities that advance the work of NCC. This partnership
builds on the successful history of Shell Canada and NCC working
together to conserve many of our country's most important natural
places.

The Summer Field Technicians will assist in the implementation of the
stewardship and management program for significant natural lands
protected by NCC in Ontario, by working closely with NCC staff, partner
conservation organizations, and local stewards and volunteers.

Specific Responsibilities

* Collection of site data on select NCC protected natural areas
for inclusion in management plans and monitoring activities (e.g., site
boundaries, maps, biological inventories, threats etc.),
* Implementation of management and restoration recommendations on
NCC protected natural areas (e.g. Vegetation monitoring, invasive
species removal etc); and
* Assist in the development and writing of Property Management
Plans and Easement Baseline Documents.

Skills and Abilities

This posting is targeted to students possessing the following skills:

* Experience/knowledge compiling information on natural areas,
including land tenure, natural features, threats etc.;
* Excellent plant and vegetation community identification skills;
* Experience/knowledge implementing solutions to management issues
on conservation lands;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Highly motivated, analytical and detail oriented; creative,
pro-active thinker;
* Ability to work well within team structure;
* Proficient with word processing, desktop publishing, and
spreadsheet software;
* Demonstrated interest in environmental issues, preferably in
natural history and land conservation;
* Valid class "G" driver's licence;
* Experience working with volunteers;
* Experience/knowledge of the Ecological Land Classification for
Southern Ontario and Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre
databases would be an asset.

Terms of Employment

* This is a full-time 16-week (May 12th - August 29th) position.
Salary is $14.00/hour ($490/week).
* Positions are based in London, Guelph and Thunder Bay, but
require the ability to travel to and into field sites.
* Position will require travel throughout the province of Ontario,
and overnights away from London, Guelph and Thunder Bay. Travel expenses
will be reimbursed.
* Please indicate the location that you are applying to.
* Shell Conservation Internship Program positions are open to
university or college students in the environmental sciences (currently
enrolled or graduated within the past six months). Applicants must be
eligible to work in Canada.

Applications

A cover letter (2-page maximum) should accompany resumes. Electronic
submissions should include a cover letter and resume combined in one
document.

Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume to:

Stewardship Manager - Ontario Region
The Nature Conservancy of Canada
Reference position title: "ON - Field Technician"
Closing date: January 31, 2008
Email: ontario@natureconservancy.ca


NCC is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization that takes a
business-like approach to preserving Canada's natural heritage. Our
focus is on conservation through private action, and we have a strong
track record of partnering with individuals, corporations, community
groups, conservation groups and government bodies to create win-win
solutions that benefit nature.