Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal
Start Date: 2021-05-17
Language: English
Minimum Education: None
Positions Available: 2
NOC Group: Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
NOC Job Title: Ecological Technician
Expires in 12 days
Expires: 2021-05-01
Posted: 2021-02-09
Last Updated: 2021-02-09
Job Location(s)
Invermere, British Columbia
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate water steward and community leader to join our organization. Please read the full job description below, and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page for how to apply.
Thank you for your interest in working with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors!
Organization Background:
The Lake Windermere Ambassadors are a community-based environmental stewardship NGO working in the East Kootenay region of BC. The Ambassadors have a vision of an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife values, and economic prosperity in the region.
A Board of Directors representing a diversity of stakeholders in the Lake Windermere watershed guides the organization. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors are currently leading lake water quality monitoring and conducting water-related education and stewardship programs. They also encourage the implementation of policies & guidelines in the Lake Windermere Management Plan in their appointed role as Lake Management Committee. The Ambassadors have received accolades for their collaborative initiatives and are being used as a model for community-based water stewardship by Living Lakes International, Living Lakes Network Canada, and Friends of Kootenay Lake.
The Water Stewardship Assistant will be an outgoing, adventurous youth (16 to 30) who is passionate about the environment and is looking forward to a summer spent working outdoors. Their main roles are to provide support to our water quality and quantity monitoring program and offer public stewardship education about Lake Windermere and the Columbia River Basin.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working within the community and will have a strong interest in water resources and the environment.
Full posting and application instructions attached
Related Document(s)
Job Posting.pdf
How to Apply
Expiring: May 01, 2021
Contact: Shannon McGinty
Phone: 250-341-6898
Email: [email protected]
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