Employment Opportunities

Interested in joining our team?  We’d love to hear from you!

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Crew Lead

POSITION: Crew Lead

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

TERM: May 1, 2023 – October 15, 2023 (with possibility of extension); 40 hours/week, 4 days/week

WAGE: $22.50/hour + 4% vacation pay

LOCATION: Nanaimo, BC with travel to worksites throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast; office work will be home-based.  Other locations within Central Vancouver Island may be considered.

WHO WE ARE

The Coastal Invasive Species Committee (Coastal ISC) is a non-profit organization working to minimize the negative impacts of invasive species throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast.  We work with a diversity of partners to promote collaboration, conduct field work, and deliver education and outreach programming throughout our region.  More information can be found on our website: www.coastalisc.com.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Crew Lead will supervise 1-2 crew members in the delivery of field operations, including invasive species inventory, manual and chemical control, and monitoring activities.  This position offers an excellent opportunity to network with a variety of partners and experts in the region, develop leadership and technical skills, and receive mentorship from senior staff.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have:

ELIGIBILITY

Funding for this position may be provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program.  Therefore to qualify for this position, individuals must meet the following program criteria:

Applications will be accepted until April 6th at 5:00pm PST.  To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jessica Bayley, Executive Director

Coastal Invasive Species Committee

jessica.bayley@coastalisc.com

Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted.  Position is subject to funding availability.

 
Invasive Species Technician

POSITION: Invasive Species Technician

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

TERM: May 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023; 40 hours/week, 4 days/week

WAGE: $20/hour + 4% vacation pay

LOCATION: Nanaimo, BC with travel to worksites throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast; office work will be home-based.  Other locations within Central Vancouver Island may be considered.

WHO WE ARE

The Coastal Invasive Species Committee (Coastal ISC) is a non-profit organization working to minimize the negative impacts of invasive species throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast.  We work with a diversity of partners to promote collaboration, conduct field work, and deliver education and outreach programming throughout our region.  More information can be found on our website: www.coastalisc.com.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Invasive Species Technician will assist in the  delivery of field operations, including invasive species inventory, manual and chemical control, and monitoring activities.  This position is an excellent opportunity to become skilled at invasive species identification and develop an understanding of the impacts of invasive species, best management practices, and restoration techniques.  Progressive training will be provided and candidates will receive mentorship from senior staff.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have:

ELIGIBILITY

Funding for this position may be provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program.  Therefore to qualify for this position, individuals must meet the following program criteria:

Applications will be accepted until April 6th at 5:00pm PST.  To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jessica Bayley, Executive Director

Coastal Invasive Species Committee

jessica.bayley@coastalisc.com

Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted.  Position is subject to funding availability.

 
Invasive Species Technician/Education and Outreach Assistant Hybrid

POSITION: Invasive Species Technician/Education and Outreach Assistant Hybrid

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

TERM: May 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023; 40 hours/week, 4 days/week

WAGE: $20/hour + 4% vacation pay

LOCATION: Nanaimo, BC with travel to worksites throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast; office work will be home-based.  

WHO WE ARE

The Coastal Invasive Species Committee (Coastal ISC) is a non-profit organization working to minimize the negative impacts of invasive species throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast.  We work with a diversity of partners to promote collaboration, conduct field work, and deliver education and outreach programming throughout our region.  More information can be found on our website: www.coastalisc.com.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Invasive Species Technician/Education and Outreach Assistant will assist in the delivery of field operations and our education and outreach program.  The field portion of this position will include invasive species inventory, manual and chemical control, and monitoring activities.  The candidate will also participate in education and outreach activities such as developing educational resources, creating social media content, and attending outreach events.  This position is an excellent opportunity to become skilled at invasive species identification and develop an understanding of the impacts of invasive species, best management practices, and restoration techniques.  Progressive training will be provided and candidates will receive mentorship from senior staff.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have:

ELIGIBILITY

Funding for this position may be provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program.  Therefore to qualify for this position, individuals must meet the following program criteria:

Applications will be accepted until April 6th at 5:00pm PST.  To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jessica Bayley, Executive Director

Coastal Invasive Species Committee

jessica.bayley@coastalisc.com

Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted.  Position is subject to funding availability.