Butternut Creek Nature Reserve Foundation, located on a 150-acre property in Moose Creek, Ontario, 45 minutes east of Ottawa, is hiring a Rural Ecologist for a 9-week, full time position. The successful youth candidate (ages 15-30) will assist with habitat restoration, species monitoring, and public outreach.
If you are a secondary or post-secondary student who enjoys working outdoors, possesses strong writing and observation skills, and has a passion for the natural world, this job may be for you! Combination of work from home and on-site fieldwork; reliable transportation required.

Location: Moose Creek, ON combination of on-site fieldwork and work from home
Duration: 9 weeks
Hours: 30 hours/week
Compensation: $20/hour
Start Date: Early May 2025 (flexible)
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Position Responsibilities
Habitat Restoration
• Participate in on-the-ground conservation work, including tree planting, invasive species removal, and installation of nest boxes and other habitat features.
Species Monitoring
• Assist with ecological monitoring in a newly constructed wetland area, as well as grassland and forest. This includes bird counts and identification, amphibian and reptile surveys, and data collection.
Community Outreach
• Contribute to outreach initiatives such as social media updates, the development of educational materials, assistance with public presentations, and support in organizing community events related to conservation.
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Qualifications
• A strong interest in environmental protection and habitat restoration
• Computer skills necessary to enter data
• Ability to generate social media content and to write well
• Strong observation skills
• Comfort working outdoors, independently and in various weather conditions and terrains
• Attention to detail and consistency in collecting and entering data
• A willingness to familiarize themselves with species ID and counting aps such as Merlin, E-bird, and iNaturalist

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Eligibility
This position is funded through a youth employment program and is open to applicants aged 15 to 30.
We invite applicants from Indigenous backgrounds to self-identify in their application.
Job will combine remote and on-site work; reliable transportation is required.
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Application Instructions
Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and any relevant experience, along with your resume to Jeanie Warnock:
atalante19792001@yahoo.com
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