Job Description: The Wildsight Revelstoke Monitoring Technician position is a 8-10 week role starting at the end of May 2026. The Technician will work with the Branch Manager and Turtle Conservation Revelstoke to run Wildsight Revelstoke’s riparian monitoring program for Western toads and Western Painted turtles. Through visual surveys and video footage they will monitor toad migration and turtle nesting behaviours and patterns, then process and format the data from the 2026 season and share key findings with the community. Candidates must be under 30 and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection in Canada.
Position Type: 30hr/week, 8-10 week (funding dependent)
Location: Revelstoke, BC
Hourly Rate: $30/hr
Start Date: May 25th 2026
Responsibilities:
- Carry out visual surveys of toad migrations and turtle nesting behaviours
- Install trail cams and review video footage
- Coordinate nesting site maintenance with Turtle Conservation Revelstoke
- Train and manage volunteers to assist with monitoring
- Process and format data collected following robust scientific methodology
- Compare data collected to previous observations
- Complete a short summary report demonstrating key findings
- Create a framework for a long-term monitoring project
- Share findings with the local community via social media
- Attend outreach events to share findings
Skills & Abilities:
- Background in biology or environmental science
- Knowledge of local riparian species and ecosystems
- Experience conducting field-based scientific research, including processing data and report writing
- Strong verbal and written science communication skills
- Organized with ability to manage time and work independently
- Standard first aid or equivalent, with proof of current certification
About Wildsight Revelstoke:
Wildsight Revelstoke works to protect and promote environmental sustainability in the North Columbia region by monitoring, empowering community, and taking action For the Wild. Our vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural world for future generations. In the Revelstoke area we are advocating for biodiversity and climate planning, old growth conservation, water issues, and the protection of threatened species. Wildsight Revelstoke acknowledges and honours the First Peoples of the North Columbia region: The Sinixt, the People of the Place of the Bull Trout, and the Okanagan, Secwepemc, and Ktunaxa who existed and thrived on this land long before colonization. We recognize that decolonization is an ongoing process, and are committed to justice, equity, diversion and inclusion within every aspect of our work.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. A cover letter and resume are required as part of your application.
Please submit applications to revelstoke@wildsight.ca before March 31st, 2026.