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Are you looking for engaging work in natural history this summer? Wild Cortes is hiring a Curatorial Assistant/Host to assist with mounts, displays and interpretation this summer season. Located at Linnaea Education Centre, 1255 Seaford Road, Wild Cortes is the off-site learning centre and EcoLab of the Cortes Museum and Archives Society. The expected duration of this position is from mid-June through the end of August.
We are looking for a science-minded, hands-on, self-reliant and friendly person with a desire to learn about taxidermy, species at risk and the natural history of Cortes Island.
• Where: Wild Cortes, Linnaea Education Centre, 1255 Seaford Road
• Date: Mid-June (flexible) through to the end of August
• Wage & Hours: $23.00/hour, 30 hours/week
Position:
A hands-on opportunity ideal for learning and sharing knowledge about taxidermy, species at risk, and the natural history of Cortes Island. Candidates should be comfortable working with animal specimens. Computer skills are required, and all training will be provided.
Funded by Canada Summer Jobs, this position provides excellent opportunities for building skills tailored to future careers in museums, natural history centres, education, visitor services, event planning, and more! Do you have questions and want to chat? Call the Museum at 250-935-6340
Check https://cortesmuseum.com/about-us/job-opportunities/ for more information on this position.
Qualifications & Experience
Who can apply for this job?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
To apply for this job, you must:
• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
Contact the employer to learn more about the job and apply.
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Position Requirements:
• Candidates should be comfortable working with animal specimens.
• Computer skills are required, and all training will be provided.