Technical Assistant - Naturalist Services
Posted on Dec. 1, 2025 by CITY OF WINNIPEG
- Winnipeg, Canada
- N/A
- Full Time
Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Coordinator, the Technical Assistant performs semi-technical work assisting in a variety of field, office, and public outreach projects related to the management of natural areas.
As the Technical Assistant, Naturalist Services you will:
- Assist with habitat restoration activities, native plant garden maintenance, and invasive species control across the city to maintain and enhance the quality of ecosystems and natural areas within Winnipeg.
- Assist with native-plant production by following best practices to produce high quality native plant stock.
- Deliver in-person environmental education programming for groups of all ages to facilitate the public’s connection with nature.
- Assist with volunteer and stewardship group habitat activities in natural areas including the community garden allotment program.
- Assist with biological monitoring, surveys and sampling to inform management decisions and contribute to the Natural Services Branch’s biological database.
Your education and qualifications include:
- Completion of a minimum one year in the sciences from a recognized university or technical college such as: biological or environmental sciences.
- Six (6) months experience including but not limited to: landscaping, planting and weed control.
- Experience with habitat management such as invasive species control, planting vegetation and working with volunteers.
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Willing to obtain a Manitoba Pesticide Applicators Licence (Core with Landscape Module).
- Knowledge of native prairie grasses and wildflowers.
- Knowledge of the native plants and communities in the Winnipeg area.
- Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to deliver public presentations.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to collect and maintain accurate data and records.
- Ability utilizing hand and power tools (such as shovels, loppers, pumps, cord trimmers etc.) equipment and technical instruments commonly used in natural area maintenance task work.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups, including the public.
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions of employment:
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Full Stage Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid Notice of Driver’s Licence in Force letter.
- Successful applicant will be required to provide City approved personal protective safety boots at their own expense.
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position such as: lift up to 50 lbs., including the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and over uneven terrain, and work outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions.
- Must able to work various shifts including: evenings, weekends, overtime at various locations as required.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer may be required from the applicants or successful candidates, at their expense.
Advertised until:
Dec. 31, 2025
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