At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct field assessments and monitor development activities for cultural heritage and environmental concerns.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving cultural and environmental resources.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and contribute to meaningful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic outdoor environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while exploring the outdoors and learning about cultural practices.
- Qualifications: Interest in natural resource management and ability to work in diverse conditions.
Cultural Heritage and Environmental Field Workers
Summary of Organizational Responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring their energy, enthusiasm, and interest in environmental and cultural resources to the field review of a variety of resource planning, monitoring, and research projects.
Specifically, the successful candidate will provide support to the LNIB staff by (1) conducting field assessment of proposed development activities to determine the presence of Cultural Heritage and environmental concerns; (2) monitor development activities to protect cultural heritage and environmental values; and (3) and assisting in data collection for research projects.
Duties and Tasks
- Field surveying for Cultural Heritage Resources, archaeological, plants, wildlife, and soils values;
- Data entry into i Pad used for field work;
- Communications (small reports describing results of field surveys, presentations);
- Must be able to operate multiple apps on an i Pad;
- Familiarity with online mapping platforms, such as Avenza.
- Must be able to demonstrate and follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A valid drivers license and reliable transportation (Preferred);
- Dependable;
- Understanding/interest in Nlaka'pamux resource use and cultural practices;
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;
- Attention to detail related to note taking, and field sampling duties;
- Physically fit and able to work in adverse field conditions;
- Daily travel will be required;
- High paced work environment;
- Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hi-vis vest) required (by employee); and
- Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka'pamux language.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary training/education in natural resource management or related field (Preferred);
- Resource Inventory Standards Committee Training (RISC) in Archaeological and CMT Inventory for Crew Members (Preferred);
- intermediate First Aid with Transportation Endorsement (Preferred);
Working Environment
- Outdoor work, subject to all weather conditions and terrain; and
- Must be able to handle wildlife encounters and respond as per training.
Cultural Heritage and Environmental Field Workers in Merritt employer: Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corp.
Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corp. offers a dynamic work environment focused on environmental and cultural resource management. Employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful fieldwork that contributes to the protection of cultural heritage and environmental values. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about these areas.
Contact Details:
Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corp. Recruitment Team
