Fish & Wildlife Intern

Term: Part-time, term contract.
Location:Seabird Island Band Office, Agassiz, BC 
Status: In Office

Schedule:Part time as required.
Salary:$27.89 an hour.

About Us:

Seabird Island is committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive workplaces grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of being. We support a diverse range of teams across Seabird and are dedicated to fostering healthy workplaces, strong leadership, and meaningful employee experiences.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about fish, wildlife, and environmental conservation? Join Seabird Island's Natural Resources team as a Fish and Wildlife Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful environmental stewardship projects. Working alongside experienced biologists in both field and office settings, you'll contribute to fisheries monitoring, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and environmental data collection while developing valuable technical and professional skills that can help launch a career in natural resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with invasive species management and habitat maintenance at salmon spawning channels.
• Monitor and identify bird nests to help minimize impacts to wildlife.
• Collect water quality data, including temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements.
• Support fish community trapping and fisheries field operations.
• Review, classify, and manage wildlife images captured by remote game cameras.
• Identify wildlife species using game camera photographs.
• Organize image databases and maintain associated metadata records.
• Assist with mapping restoration priorities and identifying wildlife habitat corridors.
• Participate in salmon spawner surveys and field data collection.
• Help collect biological information and samples from spawning salmon.
• Support data processing for water quality monitoring, fish trapping, and spawner surveys.
• Assist with GIS file management and environmental data organization.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and community engagement materials.
• Participate in aquatic habitat clean-up and stewardship activities.
• Support riparian restoration projects, including willow stake planting.
• Assist biologists with ongoing environmental monitoring and conservation initiatives.

*A full job description is available upon candidates request. 

About You:

You are curious, motivated, and eager to learn through hands-on experience in the field. You have a strong interest in conservation, fisheries, wildlife, or environmental science and enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions. You are organized, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to projects that support Indigenous stewardship, habitat restoration, and the long-term health of local ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Interest in biology, natural resources, environmental science, fisheries, ecology, or related 
  fields.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (if applicable). 
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 

What you'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in fisheries, wildlife management, and habitat restoration.
• Practical field skills in biological and environmental data collection.
• Experience identifying fish and wildlife species.
• Knowledge of invasive species management and ecosystem restoration.
• Exposure to salmon life cycles, habitat requirements, and fisheries monitoring programs.
• Experience using GIS tools, environmental databases, and technical reporting systems.
• Training in project organization, planning, and environmental field techniques.
• Mentorship from experienced biologists and environmental professionals.
• Valuable experience supporting Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship initiatives.

Why Work with Us:

We offer paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience through our careers page/Indeed Posting. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to careers@seabirdisland.ca. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including a Criminal Record Review Program Check.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Pre-Employment Screening 

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.