New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council Looking for Environmental Professional Full Time

NEW BRUNSWICK ABORIGINAL PEOPLES COUNCIL IS SEEKING QUALIF IED
APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ABORIGINAL FUND FOR SPECIES AT RISK – AQUATIC

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

The objective of this project is to work with the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples
Council and the general public to assess changes and damages associated with season flooding and riverbank erosion within the Nashwaak Watershed from
Stanley, NB to Penniac, NB. It will focus its study on American Eel and Atlantic
Salmon habitat. The overarching goal is to play a part in improving and/or properly managing habitat to allow species to recover and threats to the resiliency of the two species are mitigated.

The Environmental Professional will work directly with the Natural Resources
Manager to complete river assessments, literature studies, and gather community knowledge relating to American Eel and Atlantic Salmon in New Brunswick, as well as bank erosion impacts in the Nashwaak Watershed.

The NBAPC is looking for an Environmental Professional. This is a full-time position starting immediately until December 1st, 2023, with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Travel the Nashwaak River system from Stanley to Penniac to complete a river assessment. This will include areas that are at risk to erosion, loss of landmass, evidence of sedimentation, and evidence of floodplain disturbances.
Map collected data.
Conduct eDNA, electrofishing, and water quality assessments.
Produce communication documents.
Produce a final report, compiling all data collected regarding the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk project creating an overall summary.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

A degree/diploma in an environmental field and/or relevant experience.
Experience working with Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) and building relationships with Indigenous communities in New Brunswick.
Understanding of ITK sharing protocols.
Experience in conducting eDNA, electrofishing, and water quality assessments considered an asset.
Experience using GPS software is considered an asset.
Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Some experience developing outreach and education products for broader public audiences.

Please send your resume electronically with a cover letter to: [email protected] with subject line:
Environmental Professional

OR drop off your application at NBAPC 320 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton, NB E3A 2S4

Deadline for receipt of cover letter, resume and references:

September 27, 2023

Candidates selected will be required to provide a recent criminal record check prior to appointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fredericton, NB E3A 2S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-27