Overview
Rare Plant Rescue Habitat Stewardship Assistant: 1 full-time position @ $19/hr
Location: Regina, SK
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 22nd
The RPR habitat stewardship assistant will assist in the delivery of our Rare Plant Rescue program. This program promotes conservation of prairie plant species at risk.
Tasks and responsibilities: Assist program coordinators with program delivery; prepare communications and educational materials for distribution; assist in planning and conducting searches, monitoring, and other conservation activities; contact and communicate with rural landowners regarding target species and the stewardship programs; enter data; educate targeted public audiences about species at risk on the prairies; and help create and deliver workshops and presentations to agricultural producers and the public.
Specific requirements and qualifications: Basic plant identification skills (training in rare plant identification will be provided); willing to work flexible hours outdoors including in inclement conditions; willing to adapt to changing schedules due to unexpected circumstances or adjustments based on field conditions; willing to do extended overnight travel; camp; work evenings and weekends; ability to hike to field sites carrying equipment; strong organizational skills; working knowledge with Excel; familiarity with GPS and maps is an asset.
Qualifications
Positions are based in Regina. General qualifications include a strong interest in conservation and environmental education, and studies in the fields of biology, ecology, geography, agriculture, or other related studies. Applicants should have strong communication, computer, and organizational skills; be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and hold a valid driver’s license (vehicle will be provided). Positions are heavily field-based so applicants must be willing to do extended, overnight travel and work flexible hours including outdoors in inclement conditions. Applicants should also be able to hike to field sites carrying field equipment. Please note on your resume if you have First Aid and CPR certification.
Preference will be given to Canadian students or recent graduates whose studies include the fields of biology, ecology, geography, agriculture, or other related studies. All else being equal, preference will be given to those who self-identify in their cover letter as being part of an underrepresented group or as having additional barriers in the labour market, such as racialized and visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous individuals, women in STEM, or persons with disabilities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted, and communication will be via email.
Company Information
Please email a resume and cover letter in one PDF file to Ashley Vass at [email protected]. Include in the subject line “RPR Assistant Application” followed by your name. To be considered, applications must follow the guidelines.