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    Intern - Science and Conservation Planning - Montreal, Canada - Nature Conservancy of Canada

    Nature Conservancy of Canada
    Nature Conservancy of Canada Montreal, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for an Intern - Science and Conservation Planning to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

    NCC is the nation's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

    Are you passionate about preserving some of Quebec's most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive and lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-balanced position to launch your career in conservation by gaining practical experience? We want to meet you

    The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking a passionate individual to join the Strategic Conservation and Innovation team in Quebec as an intern in science and conservation planning. Working closely with the project manager in science and conservation planning for the Quebec region, this intern position will assist the NCC team in carrying out conservation planning projects at the landscape and property scale. Specifically, the intern will conduct thematic literature reviews and participate in the drafting of documents related to projects aimed at accelerating conservation in southern Quebec. The individual will also contribute to the scientific support program by organizing a mobilizing event with various experts and collaborators in the field of research. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain concrete experience in the field of private land conservation, as well as deepen knowledge on connectivity, endangered species, and conservation strategies.

    Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Under the supervision of the project manager for science and conservation planning, the intern's tasks and responsibilities will be as follows:

    1. Landscape-scale conservation planning

    Conduct a literature review and participate in the drafting of a methodological document related to a project for an Atlas of areas of interest for conservation in a Quebec ecoregion.

    Gather information and write a synthesis document on complementary conservation measures.

    2. Scientific support program

    Contribute to the organization of a mobilizing event that brings together university researchers, government experts, conservation organizations, or research bodies collaborating with NCC.

    Classify and prioritize knowledge gaps concerning the conservation of natural environments at different spatial scales, which NCC and its partners must address in the short or medium term.

    3. Property-scale conservation planning and stewardship

    Assist in developing a strategic plan for monitoring species at risk and associated monitoring protocols.

    Perform a literature review on the use of artificial intelligence for monitoring and identifying species.

    4. Support for the acquisition of knowledge related to ecological connectivity

    Carry out scientific literature reviews.

    Create summary sheets related to the literature reviews.

    Perform all other related tasks assigned by supervisors.

    Skills and attributes required:

    This internship is aimed at a person with the following skills:

    University studies in biology, environment, geography, or a related field;

    Excellent level of French (spoken and written); English (an asset);

    Practical knowledge of the landscapes, communities, and conservation issues of Quebec;

    Knowledge of scientific article research tools and skill in scientific popularization;

    Ease with the public, ease of communication; good interpersonal skills;

    Knowledge of Microsoft environment software (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics);

    Flexibility, reliability, personal motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as a team;

    Demonstrated ability to organize and integrate complex information from various disciplines.

    Employment conditions:

    This is a full-time internship lasting 40 weeks from May 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025, inclusively;

    Number of hours per week: 37.5h, from Monday to Friday;

    Salary: $20.00/h;

    There will be the possibility of taking one (1) week of unpaid leave during the internship, the timing to be determined with the project manager;

    The selected person may be based at the Quebec office (preferably) or Montreal. They will have the possibility of working remotely in part;

    Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally authorized to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial laws and regulations;

    Must not be over 30 years old at the start of the internship;

    Must be a graduate of a post-secondary study program;

    Must not be enrolled in school for the fall 2024 session (not on summer or winter break);

    How To Apply:

    NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our page in our Career Centre.

    Application Deadline:

    May 10, 2024, 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

    NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify

    Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at

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