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Description

The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to watershed stewardship, education, and habitat protection. SAW is seeking two Environmental Technicians based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan for the summer season.

These are seasonal summer student positions running from May to August. Successful candidates will report to the Executive Director and assist with SAWs watershed programming across Saskatchewan.

Duties include:

Assisting with fish species at risk protection and habitat enhancement programs

Monitoring for aquatic invasive species on lakes across Saskatchewan, including collecting Zebra/Quagga Mussel samples using plankton nets

Driving SAW vehicles to monitoring locations

Cleaning, inventorying, and maintaining sampling equipment

Supporting water quality and habitat enhancement initiatives

Assisting with SAWs annual Tree for Life Program, including tree coordination and delivery

Supporting watershed education programs, including outreach events and presentations to schools and community groups

Assisting with Floating Treated Wetlands, SWEAP, and tree planting initiatives

Supporting additional SAW programming activities as required

Qualifications:

Background or coursework in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Valid drivers license and ability to travel within Saskatchewan

Experience with environmental monitoring or public outreach is an asset