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 Site Technician and Shorebird Interpreter 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 New Brunswick’s most important natural spaces — and skilled at keeping those spaces safe, functional, and welcoming? 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 our New Brunswick team as a Site Technician and Shorebird Interpreter. This internship position will assist with shorebird conservation work at NCC’s Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Interpretive Centre while maintaining and improving the facilities that make this site accessible to visitors. As Site Technician you will assist with a variety of maintenance and stewardship projects to ensure the site remains operational throughout the summer season, and as a Shorebird Interpreter, you will monitor shorebird activity at this internationally recognized wildlife conservation site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general site and facility maintenance, including light carpentry, basic repairs, painting, signage upkeep, trail maintenance, and groundskeeping;
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the site by following proper maintenance and safety procedures;
• Assist NCC stewardship staff with nature reserve maintenance, stewardship tasks, and community outreach activities as needed.
• Deliver NCC’s shorebird conservation education program and help visitors use spotting scopes and binoculars to identify shorebird species;
• Interact with the public to ensure that visitors do not disturb roosting birds at high tide;
• Conduct daily monitoring of shorebird numbers and behaviour
• Monitor and document disturbances to shorebirds (human, weather, predator, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Attributes:

This position offers a perfect blend of facility maintenance, interpretation, and field work — ideal for someone seeking to build a career in conservation, stewardship, or facility management.

• University or college student entering final years of study, or recent graduate;
• Interest in nature, wildlife, and environmental conservation;
• Experience or interest in facility, building, or equipment maintenance (e.g., carpentry, painting, landscaping, or repairs);
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude;
• Comfortable speaking in front of the public and engaging with visitors;
• Punctual, responsible, and dependable;
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team,
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-motivated;
• Able to work with little supervision;
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset;
• Strong communication skills;
• Standard First Aid - Level C CPR first-aid certification is a strong asset;
• Valid driver’s licence.

Terms of Employment:

• Subject to funding, this is a 16 week position from May until September 2026 and will include weekend and evening shifts;
• Compensation: $21.00/hour;
• Position will be based at Johnson’s Mills, approximately 30 km from Sackville/50 km from Moncton, NB, and the intern must be able to commute.
• Funding restrictions for this position may require candidates to be under 30 years of age at the start of employment, or to have been attending university or college in the areas of Science or Technology, and returning to school in the fall .

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.