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Seasonal Field Technician (Kootenay Region) About Us The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) is a leading non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting critical habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants in BC. Since 1971, we have secured over 180,000 acres of ecologically significant land. About the Role To achieve our conservation objectives, NTBC is looking for a Seasonal Field Technician to carry out land management activities, such as habitat restoration, data collection and site maintenance, on conservation areas in the Kootenay Region. From our office in Cranbrook, you will report to the Kootenay Field Operations Coordinator, and work as a coordinated team to complete our annual work plan. A typical day as a Seasonal Field Technicianin the Kootenays begins by gearing up at the office. The Seasonal Field Technician then travels up to140kmwith the team in a work vehicle to the conservation site. Most of the day is spent in the field, focusing on site maintenance such as sign installation and replacement, and fence repairs; invasive plant removal; and site assessments on conservation areas. The Seasonal Field Technicianwill work both in a group under the supervision of the Field Operations Coordinator, and often solo. At the end of the day, the Seasonal Field Technician travels back to store gear and completes end-of-day field activity reports. Responsibilities Site assessments on conservation lands that include but are not limited to: wildlife and habitat inventory, mapping functions (e.g. ArcGIS Field Maps), and reporting of land management issues including illegal activities Site maintenance including signage inventory and replacement, repair of infrastructure (fences, bird boxes), and litter removal Invasive species removal, maintenance of restoration sites, and replanting of native vegetation using hand tools and power tools Community or volunteer events facilitation Content capture for NTBC social media Represent and promote NTBC and land conservation efforts in a respectful and professional manner Additional support for specific projects in collaboration with community and provincial government partners (i.e. wetland enhancement, wildlife tree recruitment and monitoring, revegetation, and access management initiatives) Requirements Eligibility: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment, and willing to provide a Criminal Record Check Knowledge of British Columbia''s flora and fauna, with particular interest in sensitive, threatened, and endangered species and ecosystems in the Kootenays Ability to, or willingness to learn how to safely operate and handle various tools and equipment, including chainsaws, brush saws, power tools and hand tools Fitness to work outdoors in summer weather, crossing various terrain daily on foot with regular heavy lifting Willingness to occasionally work remotely for several days at a time, which may include camping Ability to communicate for effective problem-solving and learning Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team, and comfortable to often work alone Capacity to remain adaptable to changing daily work plans and tasks Safety-oriented mindset Valid Class 5 driver''s license, driver''s abstract will be requested to prove good standing Preference will be given to candidates who have: One of the following, or combination of: 1+ year of Education (enrolled or recent graduate) relevant to the environmental sector (environmental studies, biology, forestry, ecological restoration, resource management, etc.) 1+ year of paid, volunteer or lived experience working outdoors in the environmental field, such as land stewardship, invasive species removal, and tree planting Familiarity with general approaches to land restoration and enhancement Experience working with Indigenous Groups and First Nations, community partners, and other stakeholders in a collaborative environment Current Basic First Aid (previously OFA-1) certificate What We Offer Work Term: April 13 - September 4, 2026, with possibility of extension for fall 2026 Schedule: 36hrs/week, 9 hour days (Monday-Thursday) $27 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay Opportunities to connect with peers across the province to share knowledge and experience 1 position is available, subject to funding Location Cranbrook, British Columbia Department Land Management Employment Type Seasonal Crew/Intern Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation 27