Are you passionate about protecting the Central Kootenay region from the threats posed by invasive species? Do you want to contribute to preserving our local ecosystems, supporting communities, and bolstering the economy? If so, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) invites you to explore exciting career opportunities with us.
At CKISS, we are dedicated to reducing the impacts of invasive species through education, collaboration, and effective management strategies. We seek enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to environmental stewardship and are eager to make a tangible difference in our region.
Below, you’ll find a list of current job openings. Click on each position to view detailed job postings and learn how you can join our dynamic team.
Note: If no positions are listed, please check back regularly for future opportunities.
Together, we can protect and enhance the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Central Kootenay region.
Finance and Administration Manager
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to join our team. This position is a key member of the management team, working closely with the Executive Director, Program Managers, and Board of Directors to ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization. Core responsibilities include organizational budgeting and forecasting, financial tracking and reporting, strategy and decision making, and human resources policy and implementation.
Job Posting – Finance & Administrative ManagerAssistant Field Program Manager
Reporting to the Field Program Manager, the Assistant Field Program Manager will be responsible for planning and coordinating fieldwork, training and supervising seasonal staff, managing select projects, carrying out invasive plant management field work, data management, reporting and other tasks to support the Field Program.
Job Posting – Assistant Field Program ManagerInvasive Species Technician
The Invasive Species Technician (IS Tech) works 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, landowner outreach, and biological control agent surveys. The IS Tech works primarily in the field with limited office time. Extensive driving will be required; a vehicle will be supplied for all job-related travel. The position requires good physical fitness and ability to complete physically demanding tasks including walking and driving long distances, lifting up to 50lb, use of hand tools to remove invasive plants, and potentially brushing and power tool operation. The IS Tech is expected to work outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions and potentially in and around water.
Job Posting_Invasive Species Technician FY2026Aquatics and Invasive Species Technician
The Aquatics Technician will support the Aquatics Program Coordinator with invasive mussel monitoring. Job duties will include: collection and processing of water samples for lab testing, water quality testing, and monitoring substrate samplers. Public communications also will be required.
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.
Job Posting – AIS TechnicianThis position is also advertised as a Request for Qualifications for contractors.
Aquatics Contractor RFQ Package