BC Parks Hiring Rangers for the Summer

 

BC Parks within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has created the BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province.  Students studying and/or interested in pursuing future studies or employment in a related field are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now being accepted for student ranger crew member and student ranger crew lead positions. The competitions close at 11:00 pm on February 21, 2021.

Twelve crews will be recruited, hired and employed by BC Parks across BC Parks. Locations for crews during the 2021 season include:

  • Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park)
  • Chilliwack (Cultus Lake Provincial Park)
  • Cranbrook
  • Dease Lake*
  • Fort St. John
  • Hagensborg (Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (South))
  • Liard Area (Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park, Muncho Lake Provincial Park)*
  • Penticton
  • Prince George
  • Smithers
  • Squamish (Alice Lake Provincial Park)
  • Terrace (Lakelse Lake Provincial Park)
  • Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park Office)
  • Williams Lake

Find out how to apply here

MSc Opportunity in Animal Welfare at Dalhousie University

We are recruiting an MSc student for a project on long-term effects of the early environment for mink kit performance, stress responsiveness and welfare at the Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. The project will involve investigating different enrichment strategies and the role of maternal care. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in animal science, zoology or related fields, some experience in behavioural observations, and be independent and motivated.

The project is funded via a Mitacs Accelerate fellowship, with the support of the Canada Mink Breeders Association: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate

Start date: Spring 2021

Stipend: $21,000/year for 2 years

To apply: send a CV, unofficial transcript, contact information for 2 references, and a sample of scientific writing to Rebecca.meagher@dal.ca by Feb 1, 2021. Applications will be assessed as they come in.

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