Conservation Technician

Conservation Internship Program

Position: Conservation Technician

Organization: The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Conservation Internships

Location: Huronia or Kawartha Lakes regions (Orillia to Peterborough), Ontario

Salary: $22.00 Hourly

Position Details: Full Time, Contract

Contract Length: 6 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 Conservation Technician 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.

Are you passionate about conserving some of Central Ontario’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 Central Ontario stewardship team as a Conservation Technician. Working closely with NCC’s Coordinator of Conservation Biology, this internship position will help the stewardship team conduct fieldwork in Carden Alvar, Dewey’s Island, and other locations in Central Ontario, process field data, and prepare reports. There are also opportunities to work closely with partner organizations, local stewards, and volunteers.

This position is intended to provide an inspiring, learning‑focused environment for a junior professional.

• Conducting property inspections to check for natural disturbances, vandalism, trespassing, emerging threats, and risks and liabilities;
• Removing invasive plant species using manual and chemical control methods;
• Monitoring biodiversity targets (e.g. species at risk, vegetation communities) and threats (e.g. invasive species);
• Regularly engaging visitors to NCC properties, assisting with education and outreach initiatives, and representing NCC in a positive and professional manner;
• General property maintenance including trail monitoring, trail maintenance, repairing fences, and sign installation;
• Data entry, analysis, research and reporting using Microsoft Office and an internal database system;
• Assist with volunteer and property steward management;
• Assist with compliance monitoring of conservation easements;
• Assist/attend local events;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enthusiastic about conserving nature;
• Adaptable/flexible with day‑to‑day plans;
• Comfortable riding on a boat in rough weather (wind, waves, rain);
• Comfortable hiking/working in open grasslands, wetlands, and remote locations without trails (alvars with biting insects / 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;
• 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 class “G” driver’s licence, ability to rent a vehicle and comfort driving on highways and rough roads.

• Basic knowledge of invasive…