Please send your submissions to LINC@lasqueti.ca by Friday, September 12, 2025 (midnight) to be considered for the position.
Description:
Lasqueti Island Nature Conservancy (LINC) is seeking a contractor to assist the Directors in conducting stewardship activities on protected lands on Lasqueti Island. The Stewardship Coordinator Contract is a 1-year, part-time, contract position, approx. 8 hours per week to start. It may be renewed after the first year, pending funding and evaluation of the initial term.
The Stewardship Coordinator will, at the direction of and with assistance from the LINC Directors, be responsible for the following tasks:
- Organizing and managing LINC’s volunteer base for work parties, events and special projects;
- Implementing service contracts with the Islands Trust Conservancy, BC Parks, and BC Parks Foundation, including organizing tools, materials, and volunteers in order to conduct invasive plant removal, trail building, fence building, site monitoring and other conservation tasks.
- Assist with monitoring Covenants at Mt. Trematon Nature Reserve, Johnny Osland Nature Reserve and Salish View Nature Reserve once a year.
- Special Projects at the direction of the Board
The work will involve outdoor physical labor and requires familiarity with hand tools. It will also involve office work: proficiency with computers and standard software programs is necessary. The work will involve field- and office-based record keeping, reading and writing reports, and some public speaking. A reliable vehicle is required.
The rate of compensation is $30/hour, plus mileage at $0.70/km for LINC projects. LINC will provide part time office space, with access to a computer and printer.
The successful applicant will have background and experience in one or more of the following areas: land conservation, natural history and wildlife ecology, non-profit management, public communication, and property management.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized person who is comfortable with a diversity of people, happy being in the outdoors, willing to learn, who works well with others and supports LINC’s mission.
Lasqueti Island Nature Conservancy Mission Statement:
LINC conserves nature on Lasqueti Island and surrounding islands and waters through education, stewardship, restoration, and long-term protection of areas of ecological and cultural significance.