UINR is currently searching for Field Assistant to join our Maliamu’kik Msɨt Ko’kqmanaq team for the summer!

This position runs from May 12 to August 25, 2025 (16 weeks).

Salary: $19/hour (35 hours a week for 16 weeks, travel will also be reimbursed)

Deadline for application: March 14, 2025 4pm AST

Click link to download as a pdf: MMK – Field Assistant 2025

Job Description

Maliamu’kik Msɨt Ko’kqmanaq (“Taking care of all our relations”) program aims to improve the quality of the ecosystems for the benefit of Unama’ki communities. This program identifies areas of species at risk in Unama’ki, provides outreach and engagement on species at risk, and conserves important species at risk habitat. As with all of UINR’s work, this project takes a ‘Two-Eyed-Seeing’ approach, with equal value placed on the scientific research as well as the knowledge shared by Elders and knowledge holders. The field assistant for this project will be responsible to conduct wildlife population surveys, record data, work within a team, and effectively communicate with the public.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and conduct wildlife population surveys
  • Record, compile, and help manage data collected during wildlife surveys
  • Use GIS and maps to navigate during wildlife surveys
  • Assist with logistics for various field operations
  • Communicate effectively both internally within the Maliamu’kik Msɨt Ko’kqmanaq team and with the broader public.
  • Maintain and prepare equipment for field work and assist with planning for field work • Adhere to and follow UINR policies
  • Other duties pertaining to the role as required

Desirable Attributes

  • Must be highly motivated, have integrity, and a self-motivator
  • Experience in technical research, monitoring, writing, and communications
  • The ability to work and communicate within a team under strenuous weather conditions
  • Experience working with Unama’ki Mi’kmaq communities
  • Able to work flexible hours, including, evenings, weekends, and inclement weather, as field work requires
  • Awareness of personal safety issues and ability to monitor safety as a part of a group
  • A valid NS Drivers License with access to reliable transportation to travel to work locations

Note: If interested in the role, please apply even you do not have all the attributes listed above

 

To apply please send cover letter, resume and two references to:

Annie Johnson, Director of Administration

Email: annie@uinr.ca

Please send attachments as PDF, Doc/Docx formatted documents only.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 14, 2025, 4pm AST.

About UINR:

UINR is a non-profit natural resource management organization that works on behalf of Cape Breton’s five Mi’kmaw communities toward a sustainable Unama’ki.  UINR strengthens Mi’kmaw research and governance while maintaining traditional Mi’kmaw values and worldviews.