WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Manager of Science Education
Application deadline: March 31st, 2024 Note: this position was previously listed as "Program Manager". Due to changes in our funding, we have changed the eligibility for this position, making it accessible to more people. Please review as some of the role responsibilities and employment terms have also changed. Full-time contract starting April or May and ending March 2025, with potential of extension. View details and application process here. _____ Communications Coordinator Application deadline: March 19th, 2024 Full-time summer position starting May 13th for 15 weeks (potential of extending the contract on the front or tail end depending on candidate availability and employer's funding) Position fulfills co-op requirements for all NS universities. View details and apply through the Clean Leadership Internship Program here. Note: You must apply as an intern for the general Clean Leadership program and select our position within that application. _____ Science Communicators Application deadline: March 19th, 2024 Two full-time summer positions starting June 27th for 9 weeks (potential of extending the contract on the front end dependent on candidate availability and employer's funding) View details and apply through the Clean Leadership Internship Program here. Note: You must apply as an intern for the general Clean Leadership program and select our position within that application. _____ Bilingual Science Interpreter Application deadline: March 31st, 2024 Full-time summer position for a duration of 12 weeks with a flexible start date. View details and application process here. _____ Volunteer Coordinator Application deadline: March 31st, 2024 Full-time summer position starting May 13th for 15-18 weeks (length to be determined) View details and application process here. _____ Animal Care Coordinator Application deadline: March 31st, 2024 Full-time summer position starting May 13th for 15-18 weeks (length to be determined) View details and application process here. |
Working with Back to the Sea!
You may send inquiries about any position prior to applying to backtotheseastaff@gmail.com. Working Conditions & Culture Some positions require a mix of working from home with in-person work. Our team makes use of the Google suite (Drive, Chat & Meetings) 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 all team members must be available to work some weekends, holidays and occasional evenings. Physical Requirements Working at the Back to the Sea Centre 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 Back to the Sea Centre is wheelchair accessible. 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. 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. |