Date Posted: February 04, 2026
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Applied and Environmental Sciences
• Culinary, Tourism and Hospitality

Job Start Date: May 04, 2026
Job End Date: August 28, 2026
Job Location: On-site Position (Johnson's Mills, NB, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: 23.00/hr
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Position details:

Full Time Term Intern (17-week)

Position title: Lead Shorebird Interpreter 

Purpose and General Description: 

Are you passionate about conserving some of New Brunswick’s most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive, lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-rounded position to kick-start your conservation career with hands-on experience? We want to hear from you!  NCC is looking for a passionate person to join the New Brunswick team as a Lead Shorebird Interpreter. In this position, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of NCC’s Shorebird Interpretive Centre in Johnson’s Mills. As the lead shorebird interpreter, you will work closely with the Centre's manager to ensure the smooth operation of the facility, including overseeing the interpretive center and delegating tasks in the manager's absence. Additionally, you will take a lead role in training, maintenance, and other centre projects. This unique facility welcomes people who visit every summer to watch the vast flocks of shorebirds that temporarily stop here to rest and feed before their migration south. Johnson’s Mills is a truly special place and can see as many as a quarter of a million birds each year.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with all daily operations of the Interpretive Centre, including pre-season facility set up and maintenance projects;
• Collaborate with the Manager to assist in pre-season training of interpreters, providing guidance and support to ensure they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for their roles;
• Assume responsibility as a keyholder for opening and closing the interpretive center, ensuring that all opening/closing tasks and security protocols are followed meticulously;
• Interact with the public to ensure that visitors do not disturb roosting birds at high tide;
• Contribute to the development and delivery of interpretive programs, offering expertise and insights to enhance visitor experiences;
• Educate visitors about the ecology of the mudflats and the biology of the shorebirds;
• Conduct daily counts of shorebirds and monitor raptor activity in the area;
• Maintain accurate records and reports pertaining to monitoring programs, delegated tasks, center projects, and other operational activities;
• Assist NCC staff with nature reserve monitoring and stewardship activities as required;
• Stay updated with the latest research, information, and trends related to shorebirds and their conservation, and share this knowledge appropriately with the interpretive team;
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and a strong commitment to conservation.
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Attributes: 

This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills and traits:

• University or College student entering final years of study, or recent graduate;
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience in supervising and training staff, volunteers, or students;
• Comfortable speaking in front of the public and doing media interviews;
• Experience in interpretation is an asset (park or tourist attraction);
• Excellent communication and time management skills;
• Keen interest in nature, bird identification, and conservation;
• Punctual, responsible, dependable, and organized;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiativ
• e and be self-motivated;
• Able to work with little supervision; Ability to work as part of a close-knit team;
• Bilingual (French and English) is considered an asset;
• Standard First Aid - Level C CPR first-aid certification is a strong asset;
• Valid driver’s license.

Other

Terms of Employment: 

Subject to funding, this is a 17 week position from May until September and will include weekend and evening shifts;

Compensation: $23.00/hour;

Position will be based at Johnson’s Mills, approximately 30 km from Sackville/50 km from Moncton, NB, and the intern must be able to commute.

Funding restrictions for this position may require candidates to be under 30 years of age at the start of employment, or to have been attending university or college in the areas of Science or Technology, and returning to school in the fall.

How To Apply: 

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our Internship Program page in our Career Centre.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/who-we-are/work-with-us/conservation-internship-program/

Company Information

Company Name: Nature Conservancy of Canada

Address: 323-7071 Bayers Road

City/Town: Halifax

Postal/Zip Code: B3L 2C2

Province/State: NS

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Kelly Castle MacKaracher

Contact Person Job Title: Administrative Coordinator - Atlantic

Telephone: 902-405-4334

Email: kelly.castlemackaracher@natureconservancy.ca