Conservation Intern (Province of Quebec)

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Conservation Intern 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, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-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.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Internship objective

Taking care of the environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our team as we work to protect our most precious natural environments and the plant and animal species they support.

The person selected for the conservation internship will conduct thematic literature reviews, write synthesis papers and participate in strategic plans related to projects aimed at accelerating conservation in southern Quebec.

This internship is designed to provide a stimulating, learning environment. It will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation on private land, as well as deepen knowledge of the habitats and rare species of the target region.

Duties and responsibilities

Note: when submitting your application, you will have the opportunity to select up to three internship choices in order of preference.

Office (100%)

• Conduct scientific literature reviews and bibliographic research.
• Gather information from various sources.
• Identify knowledge gaps to be addressed in the short and medium term.
• Write synthesis documents.
• Consult internal interactive maps.
• Contribute to the development of a strategic plan and standardized protocols.
• Classify information in a computer database.

Skills required

• Studies in a field related to biology, ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, geography, etc.
• Excellent level of oral and written French.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people (colleagues, partners, researchers, volunteers).
• Ability to work on different projects simultaneously.
• Autonomy and resourcefulness in finding solutions.
• Ability to organize and integrate information from a variety of disciplines.
• Skills in popularizing science.
• Reliability, self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of scientific article research tools.
• Knowledge of basic cartographic tools (GPS, online maps, data collection).
• Knowledge of standard software (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics).
• (Asset) Bilingualism, French and English.

Other requirements

• Must have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial laws and regulations.
• (Asset) Some funders require interns to be between the ages of 18 and 30 for the duration of the internship, or to be registered as full-time students during the winter session.

Conditions of employment

• Workplace language: French
• Target start date: May 5, 2025
• Regular work schedule: 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday
• Salary: starting at $20.00/hr
• A monthly lump sum of $25 will be paid for the use of the intern's personal computer and cell phone.
• Travel and stays away from home are to be expected for meetings. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Application Deadline

March 23, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. 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 hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.