RESPONSIBILITIES
Trail monitoring and maintenance, including enforcing restrictions and reporting unauthorized use of the property
Mapping and managing a variety of invasive species
Assisting with the implementation of restoration activities across the property as they arise
Ecological survey and characterization of habitats, including on newly acquired properties
Data entry and other administrative tasks
Assisting with the collection and incubation of turtle eggs and/or measuring and releasing hatchlings (seasonally dependent)
Assisting with native plant propagation, including seed collection, seed sowing, and general plant care
Assisting with the care of our education turtle, Top Hat
Occasionally assisting other departments, such as Research and Education
Working occasional evenings and weekends for rare community events and turtle related activities
Potentially leading volunteer days.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Student or recent graduate from a post-secondary program related to any of the environmental or biological sciences
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions including intense heat or precipitation
Able to hike for prolonged periods of time over rough terrain and lift/carry up to 50lbs
Valid G class driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A strong work ethic; ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of flora and fauna of southern Ontario, including Carolinian species
Knowledge of invasive species and their management
Experience using tools and equipment such as a GPS.
In addition to following all COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, the rare Charitable Research Reserve requires all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
SALARY: $19.95/hr, 35 hours a week between 8 to 16 weeks, depending on availability of funding.
TENTATIVE START DATE: May 15 or July 10, 2023 (Negotiable)

HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for two professional references as an attachment to the following email address: jobs@raresites.org . If possible, please compile your documents into one pdf file. Any application materials provided within the body (text) of your email will not be considered. Cover letters for this position may be addressed to Tom Woodcock. Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.