Join Us

Thank you for your interest in working at the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Region. We are a learning place for sustainable development, where we work with community partners to test innovative approaches to understanding changes in the Bay of Fundy’s land, freshwater and ocean ecosystems so we can better manage biodiversity.

Our long-term goal is to ensure ecosystems in the region are intact, providing air and water filtration, healthy food, carbon storage, erosion and flood control, and other ecological services, which will allow a diversity of wildlife to thrive.

Current Openings

Seasonal Forestry Technician

JOIN THE FUNDY BIOSPHERE REGION TEAM UNDER OUR FORESTS OF THE FUTURE PROGRAM.

Job duties:

  • Report directly to the Registered Professional Forester.
  • Plant native tree species, including both softwood and hardwood.
  • Carry out monitoring and maintenance of recently planted sites.
  • Conduct forest carbon inventories and other types of forest inventories.
  • Maintain maple sugar bush.
  • Carry out forest songbird surveys.
  • Perform WESP assessments on a wide variety of wetlands.
  • Contribute to other related projects within the biosphere’s mandate via other duties as assigned.

Term, rate and location:

  • 4 month term, May 1st – August 29, 2025 for 35h/week, typically weekdays 8:30am – 4pm although some evenings and weekends may be required
  • Salary range from $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience
  • Office located at 103 Park Street, Moncton, NB with travel to field locations throughout the Fundy Biosphere Region

Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in a forestry or environmental-related post-secondary program
  • Self-motivated and highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a flexible schedule
  • Willingness and ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
  • Proficient with Google Suite
  • Access to reliable transportation and class 5 license is required
  • Ability to identify common tree pathogens and pests would be considered an asset

Please submit cover letter and resume to nigel.mclaughlin [at] fundy-biosphere.ca by March 1st, 2025 to be considered. Only candidates suited for the position with be contacted.

Nature Interpreter / Project Officer (Moncton)

JOIN THE FUNDY BIOSPHERE REGION TEAM TO SUPPORT PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INTERPRETATION IN THE BIOSPHERE.

Job duties:

  • Support and deliver public education and interpretive tours
  • Assist with the development and delivery of the Amazing Places program and provide information on the regional wayfinding system Driftscape
  • Communicate with the public about the ecological and cultural heritage within the biosphere
  • Assist in other public engagement events and projects within the Fundy Biosphere Region
  • Support development and delivery of ecotourism programming in collaboration with other organizations in the community
  • Assist in coordinating sustainability workshops in the region
  • Deliver public education and interpretive tours
  • Host activities and information booths during regional festivals and events
  • Contribute to other projects within the biosphere’s mandate

Term, rate and location:

  • 3 month term, May 26 – August 29, 2025
  • 35h/week, typically weekdays 8:30am – 4pm with some evenings and weekends required
  • $18.50 per hour
  • Located in Moncton, with travel throughout the Fundy Biosphere Region

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the environment or education
  • Experience with public outreach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability and desire to work outdoors
  • Proficiency with Google Suite
  • Bilingualism (English and French) an asset
  • Knowledge of Upper Bay of Fundy an asset

Please submit cover letter and resume to info [at] fundy-biosphere.ca by March 1st, 2025 to be considered. Only candidates suited for the position with be contacted.

Nature Interpreter (St. Martins)

JOIN THE FUNDY BIOSPHERE REGION TEAM TO SUPPORT PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INTERPRETATION IN THE BIOSPHERE.

Job duties:

  • Support and deliver public education and interpretive tours
  • Assist with the development and delivery of the Amazing Places program and provide information on the regional wayfinding system Driftscape
  • Communicate with the public about tide times and the ecology and geology of the Bay of Fundy and St Martins Sea Caves
  • Assist in other public engagement events and projects within the Fundy Biosphere Region
  • Collaborate with and support the Visitor Information Centre staff in Fundy-St Martins and Fundy-Albert
  • Support development and delivery of ecotourism programming in collaboration with other organizations in the community
  • Host activities and information booths during regional festivals and events

Term, rate and location:

  • 3 month term, June – August, 2025
  • 35h/week, typically weekdays 8:30am – 4pm with some evenings and weekends required
  • $16.50 per hour
  • Located in St. Martins, with travel throughout the Fundy Biosphere Region

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the environment or education
  • Experience with public outreach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability and desire to work outdoors
  • Proficiency with Google Suite
  • Bilingualism (English and French) an asset
  • Knowledge of Upper Bay of Fundy and tides an asset

Please submit cover letter and resume to info [at] fundy-biosphere.ca by March 1st, 2025 to be considered. Only candidates suited for the position with be contacted.