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WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
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Please ​note that all 2022 positions are subject to change depending on how the COVID-19 situation evolves. All roles and responsibilities will be adapted to fit within public health recommendations.

Science Communicator
Application period: Ongoing

Full-time, 9 weeks

This position is being filled through the Clean Leadership Summer Internships. For position details and to complete your application, visit the Clean Leadership job board here. 

This position is open to youth between the ages of 15-30 (inclusive as of the start of the internship). You do not need to be a returning student. As part of our commitment to employment equity, this position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:  
  • Indigenous People 
  • Black, African Nova Scotian or people of African Descent

Qualified applicants are welcome to send inquiries about the role to magali@backtothesea.ca or call 902-817-2007.

Communications Coordinator
Application: Ongoing
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Full-time, 8-14 weeks (length to be determined)
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Please see full job description and application instructions here.

​Applications that do not follow our guidelines will be not be considered and we do not accept applications through social networks. If you require assistance in completing the application process as indicated, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.
Working with Back to the Sea!

Working Conditions & Culture 
While we are constantly adapting to the state of the pandemic, it likely that most position listed will require a mix of working from home and working on-site. 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
Working in the Touch Tank Hut 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 employment opportunities are listed. It is unlikely that any other summer positions will open up. 
Back to the Sea works in the traditional land of the Mi'kmaq

(902)-293-7007 |  info@backtothesea.ca

  • About
    • Who we are
    • Meet the team
    • Our Supporters
  • À propos
    • Qui sommes-nous
    • Rencontrez l'équipe
    • Nos supporteurs
  • Explore
    • Touch Tank Hut >
      • Programming
    • Tidal Trekkers
    • Online Education
    • Events
  • Explorez
    • Education en ligne
    • Rando-marées
    • Devenez bénévole
    • La Touch Tank Hut
  • News
    • Blog
    • Media
    • Newsletter
  • Nouvelles
    • Événements
    • Médias
    • Infolettre
  • Join our team
    • Volunteer
  • Contact
  • Nous joindre
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Shop
  • Nous soutenir
    • Faites un don