WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
Communications & Events Coordinator
Application period: open until November 9th, 2022 @ midnight Full-time, 12-14 weeks (length to be determined) This position is funded through a co-op stream and only open to post-secondary students enrolled in a co-op program for the Winter 2023 semester. Please see the full job description and application instructions here. Qualified applicants are welcome to send inquiries about the role to info@backtothesea.ca or call 902-817-2007. |
Working with Back to the Sea!
Working Conditions & Culture It is likely that most positions listed will be a majority of working from home with some in-person work. Our team makes use of Slack, Google Drive and Zoom to ensure an organized and positive online working environment. We abide by a “Fun yet Professional” work culture and love to celebrate wins! The schedule varies week to week and team members must be available to work some weekends, holidays and occasional evenings. Physical Requirements (Summer Positions) Working within our aquarium space requires standing for extended periods, having your hands in cold salt water on a daily basis and occasionally involves the lifting of heavy water buckets. Positions may also require walking along coastlines that may be somewhat rugged (for Tidal Trekkers and occasional events). The Touch Tank Hut is wheelchair accessible and, should the chosen candidate have any disability that makes the standard nature of this position is not possible, we will work with them to ensure that this position is accessible to them. Candidate must be comfortable handling live marine animals and capable of having their hands submerged in water containing shellfish. A proof of double vaccination is required. Commitment to Employment Equity Back to the Sea aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of this country and encourages applications from everyone. This includes applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities, people of the LGBTQ+ community and Women to occupy positions where they are underrepresented. It is the responsibility of every team member of Back to the Sea to embrace a culture that promotes diversity. |
All winter employment opportunities are listed. Summer 2023 positions will open up in March/April.