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Friends of Second Marsh (FSM) is a registered Canadian charity. FSM is dedicated to wetland and environmental education, and to the stewardship of Oshawa Second Marsh and its watershed. Pending funding , FSM is hiring two (2) (Assistant) Environmental Program Coordinators for the summer of 2025. This position will make a positive impact on local natural ecology and biodiversity through dominant introduced (invasive) plant management, restoration initiatives and connecting the public to nature. Training provided.
Position: Assistant Environmental Program Coordinators
Rate of Pay: $19/hour for 35 hours/week
Start Date/Duration: Monday, May 5, 2025 for 16 weeks
Position Description:
The position will involve the following tasks and responsibilities:
FSM plant stewardship
identify, map and monitor
use best management practices
implement FSM plant stewardship management action plan (pulling, cutting, digging, planting)
train and support volunteer stewards (lead, demonstrate, encourage, first-aid)
report impacts of management actions (virtual mapping, written report, verbal presentation)
provide feedback and input for future FSM plant stewardship management action plans
Other FSM environmental educational and interpretive programming
support social media plans to promote upcoming events/activities
support staff and community volunteers
complete administrative work as needed (report writing, data summary, etc.)
assist FSM staff with other projects/programs as required
The successful applicant will:
Work:
typically, weekdays (Monday to Friday) with some weekends required
typically, 75% (or more) on-site at Oshawa Second Marsh/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve (field work, community events and in-person programming)
typically, up to 25% from home (computer-based learning, preparation or reporting)
Resources provided by FSM:
training (plant stewardship and FSM activity leading)
desktop computer available
personal protective equipment including FSM staff identification
plant species management equipment
Resources needed from applicant:
access to the internet
access to a computer (FSM will provide if needed)
access to a cell phone
transportation to and from the Oshawa Second Marsh/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Areas
Eligibility Requirements:
Between 15 and 30 years of age (at the start of employment)
Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident)
Preferred Skills and Work Experience:
is knowledgeable of or interested in nature, the environment and biodiversity
is knowledgeable of or interested in plants
enjoys working outdoors in a natural setting
enjoys working with others and meeting new people (teams, community volunteers)
has good leadership and interpersonal/social skills (guiding and engaging others, independent)
capable of independent work with minimal supervision
has good time management and organization skills
has written and verbal skills (report writing and in-person presentations)
Please email a cover letter and resume by March 16, 2025 to Wioletta Walancik (wwalancik@secondmarsh.ca).
Interviews will be held virtually.
For more information about the organization please visit: secondmarsh.ca or Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn @secondmarsh