Archives for 2025

Location: Regina, SK
Start Date: May 5, 2025
Duration: 16 weeks
Application Deadline: February 9th, 2025, 11:59 pm

All 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. Selected applicants will be contacted via email.

Habitat Stewardship Summer Assistant

2 full-time positions available @ $19/hr

Summer assistants support the delivery of our stewardship programs that promote conservation of prairie species at risk and their habitat.

Tasks and responsibilities: Assist program coordinators with program delivery; prepare communications and educational materials for distribution; assist in searches, monitoring, and other conservation activities; contact and communicate with rural landholders regarding target species and the stewardship programs; 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: Willingness to do extended overnight travel, camp, work evenings and weekends, and adapt to schedule and protocol changes on short notice. Should also possess basic wildlife and plant identification skills, computer skills, communication skills; and familiarity with GPS, maps, and rural Saskatchewan are assets.

Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF file to Emily Putz at outreach@naturesask.ca. Include in the subject line “Summer Assistant Application” followed by your name.

Rare Plant Rescue Search and Monitoring Staff

3 full-time positions available @ $21/hr

Search and monitoring staff will assist in the delivery of our Rare Plant Rescue program, which promotes the conservation of prairie plant species at risk. The search and monitoring staff will work as a semi-independent team, with daily check-ins during field shifts up to 10 days, under the supervision and mentorship of the project leader.

Tasks and responsibilities: Plan and conduct occupancy surveys and monitoring of prairie plant species at risk; contact and communicate with rural landholders regarding target species and the stewardship programs; data entry.

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; familiarity with GPS and maps is an asset.

Please email a resume and cover letter in one PDF file to Ashley Vass at rpr@naturesask.ca. Include in the subject line “RPR Search Crew Application” followed by your name.

Nature Saskatchewan’s Vision is “humanity in harmony with nature” and our Mission is to “engage and inspire people to appreciate, learn about and conserve Saskatchewan's natural environment.”

Nature Saskatchewan aims to practice and balance these core, defining values:

Openness and Learning - We pursue:

• effective two-way communications at all levels;
• open, clear, collaborative processes; and
• continuous, mutual and open-minded learning.

Colloboration - We place a priority on:

• working through and nurturing partnerships externally;
• functioning through a supportive, team environment internally; and
• developing respectful and inclusive relationships in all activities at all levels.

Dedication - We demonstrate:

• passion for the cause of conserving nature;
• commitment to sound science;
• best organizational practices and standards in a context of continuous improvement; and
• integrity in our words and actions.

Nature Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Brown as the new Executive Director. Brown brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for conservation and a deep love of nature to the organization.

About Peter Brown

Peter Brown was born on a hog and cash crop farm in Southwestern Ontario. He received an undergraduate degree in Agriculture from the University of Guelph majoring in Crop Science and minoring in International Agriculture. Peter began his career as an assistant Agriculture Representative with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food working with farmers on financial statements and dairy nutrition. Later he joined one of the major banks as an Agrologist, then a commercial account manager and, eventually, Director of Agriculture in the bank’s Toronto headquarters. Peter moved then to another bank working on special programs and marketing to farmers before coming west to Saskatchewan. For the past 8 years he and his family have resided in Regina. During most of his time in Saskatchewan, Peter worked with dairy producers as General Manager of Saskmilk. Peter is married with a 20-year old daughter and teenage son. Peter has always had a love of nature and has spent a great deal of time hiking in local parks, particularly Conservation Authority parks in Ontario. Running, travelling and reading are his other hobbies.

“We are very pleased to have Peter heading up our organization. His experience and leadership skills will fit well with Nature Saskatchewan's expanding work in the conservation field.” Said Lorne Scott, President of Nature Saskatchewan.

A Fond Farewell to Jordan Ignatiuk

As we welcome Peter Brown, Nature Saskatchewan also extends heartfelt gratitude to Jordan Ignatiuk, who has served as Executive Director for the past 12 years. “Under Jordan's guidance Nature Saskatchewan expanded conservation work and took on new challenges while being a Voice for Nature in Saskatchewan” said Lorne Scott. Jordan's dedication and vision have been instrumental in positioning Nature Saskatchewan as a leader in conservation. We thank him for his unwavering commitment and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Looking Ahead

With Peter Brown at the helm, the organization is poised to continue its mission to engage and inspire people to appreciate, learn about and conserve Saskatchewan's natural environment. Nature Saskatchewan is confident that Peter's leadership will inspire new initiatives and collaborations that will further its impact and reach.

We invite members and the wider community to join us in welcoming Peter Brown and celebrating Jordan Ignatiuk's remarkable contributions to the organization.