Join Our Team! CKISS is Hiring a Program Assistant & IS Tech

**UPDATE: The Program Assistant deadline has been extended and the IS Tech Position has been filled.**

Do you want to help reduce the impact of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of our region? Are you curious about invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? If so, there are exciting opportunities for you to join the team at CKISS! We are currently looking for a Program Assistant and an Invasive Species Technician.

We encourage you to apply early! Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and positions may be filled before the deadline if an appropriate candidate is found. Click on the drop-down menus below to find out more and learn how to apply.

Program Assistant (deadline extended)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills who is looking for meaningful work with an established non-profit organization.

Employment Terms

  • Start Date: July 10 or earlier
  • Hours: 0.8 FTE
  • Compensation: Annual salary $38,250 plus benefits package, with annual cost of living and experience raises.
  • Location: Based in Nelson, with some flexibility to work from home.

Job Posting

How to Apply

  • Please submit your resume and cover letter as one single PDF file to hr@ckiss.ca
  • Deadline to apply *EXTENDED*: 5:00 pm on Jun 25, 2023
  • We encourage you to apply early! Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and positions may be filled prior to the deadline if an appropriate candidate is found.

Invasive Species Technician (filled)

The Invasive Species Technician works as part of a small crew to assist the Field Operations Program with a variety of invasive species fieldwork activities.

Employment Terms

  • Term: 8 weeks, July – Aug 2023 with possibility of extension.
  • Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week. Typically 9 hours/day, 4 days/wk with some extended & variable hours.
  • Compensation: $22.50 /hour
  • Location: Based in Nelson B.C.; work sites throughout the Central Kootenay region.

Job Posting

How to Apply

  • Please submit your resume and cover letter as one single PDF file to hr@ckiss.ca
  • Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm on Jun 23, 2023
  • We encourage you to apply early! Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and positions may be filled prior to the deadline if an appropriate candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.