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Nature NB connects people with nature. We support a diverse network of nature-lovers across the province, providing opportunities for New Brunswickers of all ages, and from all regions and backgrounds, to discover, learn about, and share nature with each other. We travel throughout the province, teaching kids about nature in their schoolyards and neighbourhoods, advocating for species at risk through local outreach, and engaging volunteers in monitoring and protecting the species and landscapes they love.
Nature NB is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate, conserve, and protect New Brunswick’s natural heritage through education, networking, and collaboration.
Join our team and take action for the nature you love.
Coastal protector (biologist) for Nature NB — summer 2026
Coastal protectors will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Contribute to the protection of the Piping Plover by participating in censuses, installing protective signs, and engaging in public education.
- They will actively participate in bird and plant censuses, as well as workshops and special events, under the supervision of the lead biologist.
- Assist the lead biologist with daily monitoring of coastal maritime activities.
- Complete observation forms daily and ensure that collected data is properly preserved.
$17.00 / hour
Full time, summer position
35 hours per week
Start date: Mid-May to early June, 2026
Requirements :
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and planning to return in September 2026
- Have access to a vehicle to travel to meeting points (established at the start of the season
- Position based in Tracadie, with travel throughout the Acadian Peninsula.
- Be in good physical condition and able to walk several kilometers per day.
- Speak fluent French
Qualifications :
- Have an interest in nature and its conservation
- Enjoy working outdoors (sometimes in unpredictable weather conditions)
- Enjoy working in a team
- Being a student in the fields of science, environmental studies, education, or other related fields is an asset (other fields may be considered if the student demonstrates strengths that align with our requirements)
Opportunities:
- Opportunity to work from early June through late August (6 weeks or more)
- Possibility of returning next year
Nature NB offers you the opportunity to gain valuable and educational outdoor work experience as part of a friendly and dynamic team. You’ll have the chance to explore the rich coastal ecosystems of the Acadian Peninsula and learn about the coastal birds found there.
