Student Biological Field Assistant- INVENTORY

Location: Ingonish Beach

Student Biological Field Assistant- INVENTORY

Parks Canada

Closing date:
July 26, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP
26J
- Selection process number
2026-CAP-CB-EA-SU-0116 Location
Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (Nova Scotia), Cheticamp (Nova Scotia), Ingonish Beach (Nova Scotia)
Employment tenure
Full Time temporary employment (37.5 hours/week; 12-14 weeks)
Salary
$18.69 to $28.30 per hour - (based on the student's current academic level)
Level
SU-01 - Student Recruitment Who can apply
To be eligible, you must be:

- a full-time post-secondary student in an accredited institution;
- currently recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled;
- returning to full-time studies in the next academic term.

All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada:
Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Organization information
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About the position

Duties
The successful candidate will assist the Resource Conservation team in monitoring the health of the Park ecosystem, assessing the status of species-at-risk, and completing restoration programs. This work involves visiting less-traveled areas of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, both on land and in-water. This opportunity offers a chance to take in scenic views while developing hands-on skills in ecology, conservation biology, and natural resource management.

Work duties include:
• Surveys of forests, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, including temperature monitoring, assessing tree regeneration, and collecting invertebrates

• Surveys of species-at-risk, including Atlantic salmon and bats

• Learning to identify local flora and fauna, including trees, ferns, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, and invasive species

• Collect biological data from a variety of plants and animals, including handling of live specimens for tagging and genetic sampling

• Enter data into computer databases and learn data handling best practices

• Use and help to maintain field equipment for water monitoring, fishing, acoustic recording, and more

• Assist with Atlantic salmon restoration program, including release of adult salmon into the wild

• Other biological monitoring and research as required

• Participate in training courses as required

• Following Occupational Health and Safety protocols and maintaining a safe work environment Intent of the process
Applications from this inventory will be used to staff anticipated student job openings in the fall of 2026 and may be used to staff similar student job openings in the future.

Anticipatory.
Positions to be filled :
Number to be determined.
Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the Parks Canada representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

If a second work reference is not available, a volunteer reference will be accepted.

Note:

References must not be related to  accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other…