Position Details: Full Time, Contract (New Role)

Contract Length: 4 Months

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Stewardship Intern to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Purpose and General Description:

Are you passionate about conserving some of New Brunswick’s most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive, lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-rounded position to kick-start your conservation career with hands-on experience? We want to hear from you!

NCC is looking for a passionate person to join the New Brunswick stewardship team as a Stewardship Intern. Working closely with New Brunswick’s Stewardship Manager, this internship position will help the stewardship team conduct fieldwork in New Brunswick, process field data, and prepare reports. There are also opportunities to work closely with partner organizations, local stewards, and volunteers. They will engage the public in our on-the-ground stewardship work, coordinating a series of volunteer working days and public outreach events on NCC lands. This position provides a balance of field work and office work, plus engaging hands-on with volunteers who share NCC’s passion for land conservation. This position is intended to provide an inspiring, learning-focused environment for a junior professional.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in physical land management activities as an alternate member of the stewardship field team, including trail building, invasive species control, habitat monitoring, restoration work, and garbage removal.
• Monitor NCC properties on foot to document observations and map property features.
• Coordinate and run a series of work events for volunteers held on NCC nature reserves.
• Handle all event administration including logistics, partner collaborations, participant registration / communication, and database management.
• Lead special projects as directed by the NCC supervisor.
• Develop communication materials and use social / traditional media to promote events, including participating in media interviews (radio, tv, print).
• Compile and manage data and write post-event reports.
• Represent NCC in a professional manner at public events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Attributes:

This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills and traits:

• University/college student or recent graduate with a biology, forestry, or environmental science/studies degree. Those having also attended a technical school (forestry/wildlife) a strong plus;
• Enthusiastic about conserving nature;
• Adaptable/ flexible with day-to-day plans;
• Comfortable hiking/working in remote wilderness locations without trails (dense forest with black flies / ticks etc.) for extended periods in various weather;
• Enjoys working as part of a team, and has a sense of humour, compassionate, good-natured, positive attitude;
• Clear, professional and thoughtful communicator to landowners, public, colleagues;
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible;
• Willingness to learn and follow protocols;
• Bilingual in French is an asset.
• Self-motivated to work independently;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Proficient with data management and spreadsheet software;
• Physical work will be required (e.g., strenuous hiking, carrying a heavy backpack, etc.);
• Valid driver’s license, ability to rent a vehicle (must be 21 years) and comfort driving on highways and rough roads.
• Basic knowledge of plants, wildlife, and birds;
• Navigational skills including understanding of GPS devices or applications, compass, and air photo interpretation;
• Experience engaging with members of the public or volunteers;
• Standard First Aid - Level C CPR or Remote First Aid certification.

Terms of Employment:

• Subject to funding, this is a 17-week position from May 4 - August 28, 2026; with the possibility of extension.
• Compensation: $21.00/hour;
• Position will be based in Fredericton, NB, with travel throughout the province and some weekend work. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• This position will require multi-day overnight trips to remote locations and camping.
• Position funding may require the candidate to have been attending university or college in the areas of Science or Technology. Some position funding may require the candidate be aged 30 or under.

Application Deadline

February 23, 2026 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.