Program Assistant Wildlife - Watershed Planning & Monitoring

Req ID : 1689

Business Unit : Infrastructure and Water Services

Division : Watershed Protection

Regular / Auxiliary : Auxiliary

Pay Grade : CAN / 05 / 02 / J08

Rate of Pay : $31.39 - $33.57 per hour; plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work : 80 hours bi-weekly Anticipated term from April 1, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Posting Date : January 15, 2026

Closing Date : Open until filled; submission review to begin on February 2, 2026

Summary

This position works with Resource Planning technical and professional staff to assist in the field and office on a variety of projects and initiatives including wildlife surveys and monitoring – particularly birds and amphibians, compiling related information, downloading data from wildlife cameras, checking equipment, and routine data management and analyses.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with field surveys for a number of wildlife species and habitat features, on rugged terrain by foot and on the water by boat.
• Assists with researching information and summarizing data relating to the environmental characteristics, wildlife, and wildlife habitat of the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area (GVWSA).
• Assists with the routine downloading of data, equipment checks, and basic equipment installation.
• Protects water quality by assisting with the disinfection of boats and equipment.
• Assists with other field and office work of the Resource Planning section of Watershed Protection.
• Represents the CRD in a professional and informed manner, as required.
• Works safely outdoors in adverse weather conditions and rugged forested terrain.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

Key Skills & Abilities

Experience driving on gravel roads.

Qualifications

Certifications

Applications

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and / or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.ca.

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

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