Are you curious about invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to help reduce the impact of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of our region? If so, there are exciting opportunities for you to join the team at CKISS!
Assistant Field Program Manager
Read the full job posting here: Job Posting – Assistant Field Program Manager
Outreach and Operations Technician
Outreach duties include hosting educational booths at events, leading community weed pulls and youth field trips, updating the website, newsletters, press releases, and social media, distributing educational resources, creating original content for CKISS outreach activities, and supporting virtual and in-person events like webinars, workshops, and presentations.
Operations duties include working as part of a small field crew to carry out invasive species management including surveys and manual removal of invasive plants in priority locations, sign installation and removal, and landowner outreach.
The position involves both office and field work, with variable hours, including weekends, holidays, and some evenings. It requires good physical fitness for tasks such as extended walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using hand or power tools for invasive plant removal. Extensive driving is required, with a vehicle provided for job-related travel. The Technician will work outdoors in various weather conditions and near or in water.
Read the full job posting here: Job Posting – Outreach and Operations Technician
Aquatics Invasive Species Technician
The Aquatics Technician works independently, primarily in the field with limited office time. Extended and variable hours, including weekends, may be required. The Technician is expected to work outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions. The position requires good physical fitness, the ability to complete physically demanding tasks including lifting heavy objects, working around or in water from non-motorized watercraft, and driving long distances. Extensive driving will be required; a vehicle will be supplied for all job-related travel.
Read the full job posting here: Job Posting – Aquatics Invasive Species Technician
Invasive Species Technician
Read the full job posting here: Job Posting – Invasive Species Technician
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to hr@ckiss.ca
Deadline to Apply: 4:00 pm on Feb 23, 2025*
*Applications will be reviewed as they’re received. Positions may be filled prior to the deadline if an appropriate candidate is found.